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Duane Hanson

1925 – 1996

Duane Hanson
Modern
Modern

Duane Hanson

Born 1925 Died 1996 Works span 1971–1984

Duane Hanson: The Anatomical Surrealist Duane Hanson (1925-1996) stands as a singular figure in contemporary sculpture, achieving renown for his groundbreaking approach to realism—a technique he termed “hyperrealism.” Born in Alexandria, Minnesota, Hanson’s artistic journey began modestly with early explorations of wood carving at the age of thirteen, foreshadowing his lifelong fascination with capturing human form with astonishing ac…

3
dated works
3
chapters
1971
first work
1984
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Duane Hanson'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 Duane Hanson'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.