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Charles Burchfield
Modern
Modern

Charles Burchfield

Born 1893 Died 1967 Works span 1915–1959

A Visionary of the American Landscape: The Life and Art of Charles BurchfieldCharles Ephraim Burchfield, born in Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, in 1893, was an artist deeply attuned to the rhythms and mysteries of the natural world. His life unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, yet his artistic vision remained steadfastly rooted in a profound connection to the land—a connection that transcended mere representation and…

40
dated works
1
chapters
1915
first work
1959
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Charles Burchfield'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

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