howard everett smith
Howard Everett Smith: A Painter of American Life Howard Everett Smith, born in Windham, New Hampshire, on April 27, 1885, and passing away in Carmel, California, on October 9, 1970, was a pivotal figure in the landscape of early 20th-century American illustration and painting. His career spanned over six decades, marked by a dedication to capturing the essence of everyday life – from bustling city streets to serene rural scenes, and t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through howard everett smith'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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