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James Bard

1815 – 1897

James Bard
19th Century
19th Century

James Bard

Born 1815 Died 1897 Works span 1831–1888

A Chronicler of New York’s Maritime EraJames Bard (1815-1897) occupies a singular, often overlooked position within the landscape of 19th-century American art. He wasn't driven by aspirations for grand historical narratives or sweeping landscapes; instead, this largely self-taught New York City artist devoted his life to meticulously documenting the vibrant maritime world that defined his city’s identity. While not widely celebrated du…

76
dated works
1
chapters
1831
first work
1888
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through James Bard'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 James Bard'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.