19th Century

thomas ball (artist)

Born 1819 Died 1911 Works span 1870–1894

Thomas Ball (1819-1911): Sculptor of New England’s Monumental Vision Thomas Ball (1819 – 1911) stands as a pivotal figure in American sculpture, particularly renowned for his contribution to monumental art within New England. Born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, amidst the burgeoning artistic fervor of the mid-nineteenth century, Ball’s life was marked by both personal hardship and extraordinary creative accomplishment—a duality that p…

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1870

first work

1894

last work

Chronological Journey

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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thomas ball (artist)

1819 – 1911

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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