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samuel h. sexton
samuel h. sexton was an american portrait painter born in schenectady, new york in 1813. he lived and worked there until his death in 1890. sexton was known for his portrait paintings and was the first son of ezekiel sexton and his second wife, henrietta hayden. early life and career samuel h. sexton began his career as a painter at a young age, following in the footsteps of his father. he studied portrait painting and developed his sk…
The Lifeline
Scroll through samuel h. sexton'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
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups samuel h. sexton's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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
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.
