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John Greenwood
A Pioneer of American Portraiture: The Life and Art of John Greenwood John Greenwood, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than his contemporaries Gilbert Stuart or Charles Willson Peale, nevertheless occupies a vital – and often surprisingly radical – position in the history of American portraiture. Born in Boston in 1782, Greenwood’s life unfolded during a period of immense social and political transformation in the young nati…
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Greenwood'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 John Greenwood'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.
