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A Midwestern Voice: The Life and Art of Thomas Hart Benton Born in Neosho, Missouri, in 1889, Thomas Hart Benton emerged as a pivotal figure in American art, a painter who dedicated his life to capturing the essence of the nation’s spirit—particularly that of its heartland. His story is one of rebellion against societal expectations and a passionate embrace of distinctly American themes. Unlike many artists of his generation drawn to…
Scroll through Thomas Hart Benton'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Thomas Hart Benton's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
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