The Life of Franklin De Haven Franklin De Haven was born in Bluffton, Indiana, on December 26, 1856. His early years in the American Midwest preceded a life spent largely within the artistic circles of the East Coast. In 1902, he married Elizabeth Woodcock, who hailed from Jersey City. His presence in the New York art scene was marked by a steady involvement in local institutions. He eventually took on a leadership role, serving as t…
Scroll through Franklin De Haven'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Franklin De Haven's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.