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Irving Petlin: A Pioneer of Pastel and Political Engagement Irving Petlin (December 17, 1934 – September 1, 2018) stands as a singular figure in American art history—a painter who seamlessly blended artistic innovation with unwavering political conviction. Born in Chicago during the vibrant era of Chicago Imagism, Petlin’s career spanned decades and encompassed collaborations with prominent artists like Mark di Suvero and Leon Golub,…
Scroll through Irving Petlin'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 Irving Petlin'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.
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