Artwork Timeline By JJilek Period: Jan 1, 1800 to Jan 1, 1950 Time of Artwork and Artists Feb 5, 1819 Birth of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Feb 12, 1837 Birth of Thomas Moran Apr 15, 1856 A Tight Fix—Bear Hunting, Early Winter This painting was completed by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Jul 1, 1858 Birth of William LeRoy Metcalf Mar 18, 1861 Abraham Lincoln serves as President Jun 18, 1862 Valley of the Catawissa in Autumn Thomas Moran turned a sketch into his amazing painting. Jan 1, 1904 The Pool The Pool was officially finished and presented by William LeRoy Metcaf Apr 28, 1905 Death of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Jul 28, 1914 Beginning of World War 1 Mar 9, 1925 Death of William LeRoy Metcalf Aug 25, 1926 Death of Thomas Moran Apr 18, 1929 Start of the Great Depression