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Dean Cornwell
Early Life and Education Born: March 5, 1892, in Louisville, Kentucky Died: December 4, 1960, New York City, U.S. Early Career: Began as a cartoonist for the *Louisville Herald* at age 18. Chicago Studies: Studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and worked for the *Chicago Tribune*. New York Training: In 1915, moved to New York City and studied under Harvey Dunn at the Art Students League of New York. London Apprenticeship…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Dean Cornwell'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 Dean Cornwell'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.
