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jay-thorpe, inc.
jay thorpe inc. was founded in 1920 by charles j. oppenheim, jr. in new york, united states. the company was a specialty retailer that offered custom-made goods as well as french imports. jay thorpe inc. was known for its high-quality products and was considered one of the best stores on 57th street, on an equal footing with henri bendel. the company offered custom-made clothing from french and in-house designers. jay thorpe inc. was a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jay-thorpe, inc.'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 jay-thorpe, inc.'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.
