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francis kearney

1785 – 1837

francis kearney
19th Century
19th Century

francis kearney

Born 1785 Died 1837 Works span 1824–1824

Francis Kearney: Philadelphia’s Lithographic Pioneer Francis Kearney (July 23, 1785 – September 1, 1837) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of early 19th-century Philadelphia and New York. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Kearney's artistic journey began under the tutelage of Peter Rushton Maverick, establishing him firmly within the burgeoning tradition of American engraving and lithography—a craft that would profou…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through francis kearney'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 francis kearney'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.