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Edmonia Lewis
A Pioneer Forged in Marble: The Life and Legacy of Edmonia Lewis Born around July 4, 1844, in Greenbush, New York—a place that would later be renamed Rensselaer—Mary Edmonia Lewis emerged as a singular voice in the 19th-century art world. Known to many by her Ojibwe name, “Wildfire,” she was a sculptor who defied expectations and shattered barriers, becoming the first African American and Native American artist to achieve internationa…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Edmonia Lewis'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 Edmonia Lewis'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.
