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Peggy Bacon

1895 – 1987

Peggy Bacon
Modern
Modern

Peggy Bacon

Born 1895 Died 1987 Works span 1918–1954

A Life Etched in Wit: The World of Peggy Bacon Peggy Bacon, born Margaret Frances Bacon in 1895 in Ridgefield, Connecticut, was a uniquely perceptive observer of American life, translating her observations into a body of work celebrated for its satirical edge and technical brilliance. Her artistic journey wasn’t one of conventional training or rigid adherence to prevailing styles; rather, it blossomed from an unconventional upbringing…

25
dated works
3
chapters
1918
first work
1954
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Peggy Bacon'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 Peggy Bacon'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.