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Alphaeus Philemon Cole

Born 1876 Died 1988 Works span 1941–1947

Alphaeus Philemon Cole: Ein Jahrhundert und mehr der Vision Alphaeus Philemon Cole (1876-1988) ist eine außergewöhnliche Figur in den Annalen der amerikanischen Kunst – nicht nur für seine bemerkenswerte Lebensdauer, die ihn zum ältesten lebenden Mann der Welt machte, sondern auch für die anhaltende Qualität und den fesselnden Charme seiner Werke. Geboren in Jersey City, New Jersey, als Sohn des renommierten Holzgraviers Timothy Cole,…

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1941

first work

1947

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Alphaeus Philemon Cole'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alphaeus Philemon Cole'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.