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Fidelia Bridges

1834 – 1923

Fidelia Bridges
19th Century
19th Century

Fidelia Bridges

Born 1834 Died 1923 Works span 1863–1880

Early Life and Education Born: May 19, 1834, in Salem, Massachusetts Parents: Henry Gardiner Bridges (a sea captain) and Eliza Chadwick Bridges Orphaned at age fifteen after the deaths of both parents in 1849. Raised by her older sister, Eliza, who was a schoolteacher. Studied drawing during convalescence from an illness, influenced by artist Anne Whitney. Worked as a live-in mother's helper for William August…

7
dated works
3
chapters
1863
first work
1880
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Fidelia Bridges'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 Fidelia Bridges'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.