19th Century
19th Century
Edwin Evans Sr.
The Painter of the American West: The Life and Legacy of Edwin Evans In the quiet landscapes of Lehi, Utah, a story began that would eventually bridge the rugged beauty of the American West with the refined elegance of Parisian academies. Born in 1860, Edwin Evans did not initially set out to capture the world through a brush. His early years were spent far from the easel, working as a railroad telegrapher, where he passed the hours s…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Edwin Evans Sr.'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Edwin Evans Sr.'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.