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carroll cloar

1913 – 1993

carroll cloar
Modern
Modern

carroll cloar

Born 1913 Died 1993 Works span 1939–1966

Carroll Cloar: A Visionary of Southern Surrealism Carroll Cloar (1913 – 1993) emerged as a distinctive voice in American painting during the mid-century, crafting landscapes imbued with dreamlike qualities and capturing fleeting moments of childhood nostalgia. Born in Earle, Arkansas, Cloar’s artistic journey began with an early fascination for photography—specifically, old family albums—which served as crucial inspiration for his evo…

13
dated works
2
chapters
1939
first work
1966
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through carroll cloar'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 carroll cloar'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.