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mclean, thomas

1788 - 1875

mclean, thomas
19th Century
19th Century

mclean, thomas

Born 1788 Died 1875

a london art dealer's enduring impact mclean, thomas, a prominent figure in london's art scene, left an indelible mark on the world of printmaking and publishing. born in 1788 in london, england, mclean's life was a testament to his passion for art, which culminated in a career spanning over four decades. early life and career mclean's early life is shrouded in mystery, but it is known that he began his career as an art dealer, eventually dissolving his partnership in 1902. his stock was sold at christie's on november 15, 1902, and november 21, 1903, marking a significant turning point in his…

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A chart of mclean, thomas's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

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