19th Century
Benjamin W. Yancey Jr.
Born 1817
Died 1891
Benjamin W. Yancey Jr.: A Life of Politics, War, and Photography
Early Life and Education
Born: April 27, 1817, in New Orleans, United States of America.
Yancey Jr. came from a prominent Southern family; his father was Benjamin Cudworth Yancey Sr., and he was the brother of William Lowndes Yancey, a leading “Fire-Eater” advocating for secession.
He received a formal education at Franklin College (now part of the University of G…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Benjamin W. Yancey 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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Benjamin W. Yancey 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.
