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Dan Weiner
Dan Weiner: A Chronicle of American Life in the Mid-Century Dan Weiner (1919–1959) wasn’t a name that immediately resonates within the halls of photographic history, yet his work represents a crucial and profoundly humane chapter in the evolution of American documentary photography. Born into a modest family in New York City, Weiner's journey from aspiring painter to dedicated photojournalist is a testament to the transformative powe…
14
dated works
1
chapters
1949
first work
1957
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Dan Weiner'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 Dan Weiner'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.