john wood
John Wood (1922 – 2012): Echoes of Dodge and the American Landscape John Wood, born in 1922, was a British artist whose distinctive style blended meticulous detail with a profound appreciation for the American landscape tradition. Largely self-taught, he developed an exceptional talent for watercolor painting and engraving, establishing himself as a respected figure within the regionalist movement of mid-century America. His artistic…
The Lifeline
Scroll through john wood'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 wood'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.
