Mary Agnes Yerkes
A Life Immersed in Light and Landscape Mary Agnes Yerkes, born August 9, 1886, in Oak Park, Illinois, was an artist whose life became a testament to the enduring power of passion and perseverance. Her dedication to capturing the fleeting beauty of the American West through Impressionistic landscapes cemented her place as a significant, though often overlooked, figure in early 20th-century art. Yerkes’s journey wasn't one of immediate…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mary Agnes Yerkes'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 Mary Agnes Yerkes'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.