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john b flannagan

john b flannagan

Works span 1931–1934

The Gleaming Geometry of John B. Flannagan John Bradley Flannagan (1905-1987) was a pivotal, though often underrecognized, figure in the development of American abstract sculpture. Born in Philadelphia, his artistic journey wasn't one of immediate recognition but rather a slow burn fueled by an unwavering dedication to exploring form and material. He emerged during a period where European modernism was taking root in America, yet he f…

3
dated works
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chapters
1931
first work
1934
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through john b flannagan'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 john b flannagan'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.