mary mclellan hamilton
A Delicate Vision: The Life and Art of Mary McClellan Hamilton Mary McClellan Hamilton, born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1891, was an American artist whose watercolor paintings offer a poignant glimpse into the early 20th century—a time marked by both societal upheaval and a burgeoning appreciation for introspective beauty. Though her life was tragically cut short in 1939, Hamilton left behind a small but compelling body of work…
The Lifeline
Scroll through mary mclellan hamilton'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 mary mclellan hamilton'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.