Early Life and Education Born: February 5, 1886, Penns Grove, New Jersey Parents: Martin and Louis Dunklau Hennings (German immigrants) Family moved to Chicago around 1889. Developed an early interest in art, inspired by a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago at age 12. Studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1900-1904, graduating with honors. Mentored by John Vanderpoel, who significantly influenced hi…
Scroll through Ernest Martin Hennings'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ernest Martin Hennings's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.