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Doel Reed

1894 – 1985

Doel Reed
Modern
Modern

Doel Reed

Born 1894 Died 1985 Works span 1958–1958

Doel Reed: A Pioneer of American Aquatint Doel Reed was an American painter, printmaker, and teacher born in Logansport, Indiana on May 21, 1894. He began art lessons at the John Herron Art Museum while in grade school, marking the genesis of a lifelong passion for visual expression. This early exposure profoundly shaped his artistic trajectory, fostering an unwavering dedication to capturing the beauty and grandeur of the natural wor…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Doel Reed'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 Doel Reed'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.