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otis oldfield

1890 – 1969

otis oldfield
Modern
Modern

otis oldfield

Born 1890 Died 1969 Works span 1943–1943

Otis Oldfield: Capturing California's Soul Through Bold Landscapes Otis William Oldfield (July 3, 1890 – May 18, 1969) stands as a pivotal figure in the American Regionalist movement and a celebrated San Francisco painter whose distinctive style—characterized by dramatic contrasts of light and shadow—continues to resonate with collectors and art historians alike. Born in Sacramento, California, Oldfield’s formative years were steeped…

4
dated works
1
chapters
1943
first work
1943
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through otis oldfield'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 otis oldfield'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.