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Joseph Cornell

1903 – 1972

Joseph Cornell
Modernism
Modernism

Joseph Cornell

Born 1903 Died 1972 Works span 1930–1972

A World Within Worlds: The Enigmatic Art of Joseph Cornell Joseph Cornell, född den 24 december 1903 i Nyack, New York, är en av de mest distinkta och djupt berörande konstnärerna inom amerikansk konst. Hans liv var en fascinerande kontrast – en privat existens sammanvävd med ett otroligt fantasifullt konstnärligt uttryck. Han drevs inte av stora manifest eller en önskan om allmän uppmärksamhet; istället kultiverade Cornell en tyst, i…

213
dated works
15
chapters
1930
first work
1972
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Joseph Cornell'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Joseph Cornell'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.