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Elizabeth Olds

Born 1896 Died 1991 Works span 1933–1970

Elizabeth Olds: A Pioneer of Silkscreen and Social Realism Born: Minneapolis, United States of America (1896) Died: 1991 Elizabeth Olds was a significant American artist recognized for her innovative use of silkscreen as a fine art medium. While also proficient in painting and illustration, she is primarily celebrated as a printmaker, mastering techniques like silkscreen, woodcut, and lithography. Her career spanned several deca…

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1933

first work

1970

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Elizabeth Olds'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 Elizabeth Olds'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.

Elizabeth Olds

1896 – 1991

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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