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sargent claude johnson
Modern
Modern

sargent claude johnson

Born 1888 Died 1967 Works span 1935–1941

A Visionary of Form: The Life and Legacy of Sargent Claude Johnson In the vibrant tapestry of American art history, few threads are as resilient or as luminous as those woven by Sargent Claude Johnson. Born in Cincinnati in 1888, Johnson emerged as a pioneering figure of California Modernism, carving out a space for himself during an era defined by profound social upheaval and artistic transition. As one of the first African American…

2
dated works
2
chapters
1935
first work
1941
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through sargent claude johnson'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

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.