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Anton Refregier

1905 – 1979

Anton Refregier
Modern
Modern

Anton Refregier

Born 1905 Died 1979 Works span 1938–1957

Anton Refregier: A Visionary of Social Realism and San Francisco’s History Anton Refregier (March 20, 1905 – October 10, 1979) stands as a significant figure in American art history, particularly recognized for his monumental mural series “The History of San Francisco” and his contribution to the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Born in Moscow, Refregier’s journey to artistic prominence began with an emigration to the United State…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1938
first work
1957
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Anton Refregier'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 Anton Refregier'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.