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Peter Hurd

1904 – 1984

Peter Hurd
Modern
Modern

Peter Hurd

Born 1904 Died 1984 Works span 1939–1967

Early Life and Artistic Foundations Peter Hurd, born Harold Hurd Jr. in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1904, was destined for a life intertwined with the American West—a destiny subtly shaped by both familial expectation and an innate artistic calling. Though initially steered toward a military career with an appointment to West Point, Hurd’s heart lay not in drills and discipline but in observation and creation. This pivotal realization led…

8
dated works
1
chapters
1939
first work
1967
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Peter Hurd'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 Peter Hurd'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.