thomas gross, jr.
**a cabinetmaker and furniture designer in federal style** thomas gross, jr., an american artist born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, in 1775, is notable for his contributions to the federal style of art. active in both philadelphia and new york city until his passing in 1839, gross's work as a cabinetmaker and furniture designer has left an indelible mark on the era's aesthetic landscape. **artistic contributions and notable works** t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through thomas gross, jr.'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 thomas gross, jr.'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.