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Dorothea Tanning

1910 – 2012

Dorothea Tanning
Modern
Modern

Dorothea Tanning

Born 1910 Died 2012 Works span 1941–1969

Early Life and the Seeds of Surrealism Dorothea Margaret Tanning, born August 25, 1910, in Galesburg, Illinois, emerged from a lineage of Swedish immigrants, inheriting a quiet fortitude that would subtly underpin her boldly imaginative art. Her childhood wasn’t one of conventional artistic nurturing; rather, it was marked by an unconventional education and a precocious independence. Skipping two grades proved formative, though she la…

17
dated works
1
chapters
1941
first work
1969
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Dorothea Tanning'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 Dorothea Tanning'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.