Modern

frederic whiting

Born 1874 Died 1962 Works span 1916–1950

Frederic Whiting: A Pioneer of the American West Frederic Whiting (1874 – 1962) stands as a pivotal figure in the late 19th and early 20th-century Western art scene, a painter whose evocative depictions of frontier life and landscapes captured the spirit of a rapidly changing America. Born in London, his artistic journey led him to establish himself as a significant voice documenting the American West – a region he experienced firstha…

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1916

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1950

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through frederic whiting'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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