Anton Refregier
A Visionary of Social Realism and San Francisco’s History Anton Refregier stands as a monumental figure in the tapestry of American art history, a painter whose brushstrokes captured the very soul and struggle of a nation in transition. Born in Moscow on March 20, 1905, Refregier’s journey was one of profound migration and cultural synthesis. Emigrating to the United States in 1920, he brought with him a perspective shaped by the vast…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Anton Refregier'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Anton Refregier'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.
