Modern
Modern
Alice Neel
Early Life and Education Born: January 28, 1900, in Merion Square, Pennsylvania Parents: George Washington Neel (accountant) and Alice Concross Hartley Neel Family moved to Colwyn, Pennsylvania in early 1900s. Fourth of five children; experienced the loss of her older brother, Hartley, at a young age. Raised in a middle-class family with limited expectations for women. Graduated high school and took a clerical position to…
46
dated works
3
chapters
1920
first work
1984
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alice Neel'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 Alice Neel'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.