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thomas hicks

1823 – 1890

thomas hicks
19th Century
19th Century

thomas hicks

Born 1823 Died 1890 Works span 1839–1884

Thomas Hicks (1823–1890): The Lincoln Portrait and Beyond Thomas Hicks, born October 18, 1823, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, emerged as a prominent figure in the American art landscape of the mid-nineteenth century. Though often overshadowed by his most celebrated work—the iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln—Hicks’s artistic journey encompassed diverse genres and styles, reflecting both personal ambition and the broader currents of Vict…

13
dated works
1
chapters
1839
first work
1884
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through thomas hicks'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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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

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