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joseph ca wood

1778 – 1830

joseph ca wood
19th Century
19th Century

joseph ca wood

Born 1778 Died 1830 Works span 1816–1830

Joseph Ca Wood: A Pioneer of American Portraiture Joseph Ca Wood (c. 1778 – 1830) stands as a pivotal figure in the nascent landscape of American art, recognized primarily for his masterful miniature portraits that captured the spirit of the early Republic. Born near Clarkstown, New York, Wood’s artistic journey began with an apprenticeship under a silversmith, establishing him firmly within the craft traditions of colonial America. H…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1816
first work
1830
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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