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Adolf Dehn

1895 – 1968

Adolf Dehn
Modern
Modern

Adolf Dehn

Born 1895 Died 1968 Works span 1927–1963

Early Life and Education Born: November 22, 1895, in Waterville, Minnesota Parents: Arthur Clark Dehn (father) and Emilie Haas Dehn (mother), both socialists. Early artistic talent evident from the age of six. Graduated as valedictorian from Waterville High School in 1914. Attended the Minneapolis School of Art (later Minneapolis College of Art and Design) from 1914 to 1917. Studied under Robert Kohler. Formed a close frie…

10
dated works
1
chapters
1927
first work
1963
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Adolf Dehn'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Adolf Dehn'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.