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Charles Cromwell Ingham
Charles Cromwell Ingham: A Portraitist of New York Society Charles Cromwell Ingham (1796 or 1797 – December 10, 1863) remains a captivating figure in 19th-century American art, an artist whose life and career unfolded with a quiet grace that belies the significant impact he had on portraiture and the burgeoning artistic landscape of New York City. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Ingham’s journey took him across the Atlantic to America, where…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charles Cromwell Ingham'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 Cromwell Ingham'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.
