M. Jean McLane
The Life and Art of M. Jean McLane M. Jean McLane, also known as Jean Johansen, was an American portraitist born in Chicago, United States. Her artistic journey began at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied under John Vanderpoel. Her formal education continued in Cincinnati under Frank Duveneck and in New York City under William M. Chase, supplemented by studies in Italy, Spain, and France. McLane’s career was…
The Lifeline
Scroll through M. Jean McLane'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 M. Jean McLane'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.