richard pettibone
Early Life and the Seeds of Subversion Richard Pettibone emerged onto the art scene in 1938, a period steeped in pre-war anxieties that would subtly inform his later work. Though biographical details remain somewhat elusive – Pettibone himself has maintained a degree of privacy throughout his career – it’s clear his formative years were marked by an observant eye and a burgeoning skepticism towards established norms. He didn't come fr…
The Lifeline
Scroll through richard pettibone'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 richard pettibone'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.