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samuel eli cornish
19th Century
19th Century

samuel eli cornish

Born 1795 Died 1858 Works span 1829–1829

samuel eli cornish (1795 – november 6, 1858) was an american presbyterian minister, abolitionist, publisher, and journalist. he was a leader in new york city's small free black community, where he organized the first congregation of black presbyterians in new york. in 1827 he became one of two editors of the newly founded freedom's journal, the first black newspaper in the united states. in 1833 he was a founding member of the interrac…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through samuel eli cornish'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 samuel eli cornish'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.