John Levee
John Levee: A Life in Abstraction Early Life and Education Born: Los Angeles, United States of America (1924) Died: 2017 John Levee’s journey to becoming an abstract expressionist painter was unique. He initially pursued a Master's degree in Philosophy from UCLA before serving as an aviator during World War II. Following the war, he dedicated himself to painting and moved to Montparnasse, Paris, in 1949 – a pivotal decision t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Levee'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 Levee'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.