mehetable stoddard sumner (welles)
A Legacy of Vision: The Life and Art of Mehetable Stoddard Sumner In the burgeoning art scene of late 18th-century Boston, a period defined by the quiet dignity of early American identity, Mehetable Stoddard Sumner (Welles) emerged as a rare and vital feminine voice. Born in 1767 into a world where the opportunities for women to pursue professional artistic careers were profoundly limited, she navigated the social constraints of her e…
The Lifeline
Scroll through mehetable stoddard sumner (welles)'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 mehetable stoddard sumner (welles)'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.
