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Ethel Reed
Ethel Reed: A Visionary of Art Nouveau and Early American Illustration Ethel Reed (1874-1912) stands as a remarkable figure in the annals of American graphic art, particularly recognized for her exquisite contributions to the Art Nouveau movement. Born Newburyport, Massachusetts, on March 13th, 1874, Reed’s life was marked by both artistic brilliance and personal challenges—a duality that profoundly shaped her oeuvre and cemented her…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ethel Reed'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 Ethel Reed'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.
