Samuel Yellin
Samuel Yellin: The Sculptor of Steel Samuel Yellin (1884-1940) stands as a singular figure in American industrial art, remembered not merely for his craft but for elevating blacksmithing into an expressive discipline capable of shaping monumental structures and embodying the spirit of the Art Deco era. Born in Miholov-Podilskyi, Ukraine—a region steeped in tradition yet embracing burgeoning modernity—Yellin’s journey from humble begin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Samuel Yellin'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 Samuel Yellin'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.