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Charles Webster Hawthorne
Modernism
Modernism

Charles Webster Hawthorne

Born 1872 Died 1930 Works span 1890–1929

A Luminist of the New England Coast Charles Webster Hawthorne, born in Lodi, Illinois, in 1872, stands as a pivotal figure in American art during a period defined by transition and burgeoning national identity. Though his earliest years unfolded inland, it was the rugged, windswept coastline of Maine—to which his parents returned shortly after his birth—that would indelibly shape his artistic vision. This profound connection to the se…

80
dated works
12
chapters
1890
first work
1929
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Charles Webster Hawthorne'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Charles Webster Hawthorne'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.