grace jane joel
Grace Jane Joel (1865 – 1924): A Dunedin Artist’s Journey Through Europe Grace Jane Joel, born in Dunedin, New Zealand on May 28th, 1865, stands as a testament to artistic ambition and perseverance within the burgeoning art scene of late Victorian and Edwardian Britain. Daughter of Maurice Joel and Kate Woolf—prominent figures in Dunedin’s Jewish community—Joel’s upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation for culture and intellec…
The Lifeline
Scroll through grace jane joel'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 grace jane joel'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.