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william batty spratling
Modern
Modern

william batty spratling

Born 1900 Died 1967

William Spratling: Architect of Mexican Modernism William Batty Spratling (1900-1967) stands as a singular figure in the annals of 20th-century art, particularly within the vibrant tapestry of Mexican silver design. Born in Ashland, Oregon, he embarked on an extraordinary journey that propelled him from American silversmithing to becoming arguably the most influential artist shaping the aesthetic sensibilities of his time—a legacy cem…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through william batty spratling'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

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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