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denham jordan

1836 – 1920

denham jordan
19th Century
19th Century

denham jordan

Born 1836 Died 1920 Works span 1881–1919

Denham Jordan: A Pennsylvania Dutch Visionary Denham Jordan (1836-1920) stands as a singular figure in 19th-century American art, a master of wildlife painting and historical illustration whose work is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of Pennsylvania. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, his life unfolded against a backdrop of hardship and legal challenges, yet it ultimately yielded a body of artwork that captures both the beauty…

6
dated works
1
chapters
1881
first work
1919
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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