Charles Conner
Early Life, Family and Training Charles Conner was born on February 4, 1857, in Richmond, Indiana. He grew up as the fifth child in the family of James and Sarah Conner. His early years were shaped by the practicalities of life in the Midwest, and he developed his skills through observation and practice rather than formal schooling. As a self-taught artist, he relied on his own eyes and hands to understand the world around him. Before…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charles Conner's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Charles Conner's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.