National Park Service, Eastern Museum Laboratory, Albert Mcclure (1903-1986), Lee Roland Warthen (1893-1949)
The Dioramas of a Nation: National Park Service, Eastern Museum Laboratory & the Art of Public Engagement The story of the National Park Service’s (NPS) early foray into museum work, specifically through the efforts of the Eastern Museum Laboratory and artists like Albert Mcclure and Lee Roland Warthen, is a fascinating chapter in American art history—one often overshadowed by more traditional narratives. It speaks to a deliberate eff…
The Lifeline
Scroll through National Park Service, Eastern Museum Laboratory, Albert Mcclure (1903-1986), Lee Roland Warthen (1893-1949)'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 National Park Service, Eastern Museum Laboratory, Albert Mcclure (1903-1986), Lee Roland Warthen (1893-1949)'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.
