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ellis l. wilson

Born 1899 Died 1977 Works span 1936–1953

early life and career ellis l. wilson, an african-american artist associated with the harlem renaissance, was born on april 20, 1899, in mayfield, kentucky. his life trajectory is a testament to his perseverance and contribution to american art history. artistic contributions wilson's most notable work, 'funeral procession', gained significant attention in 1986 when it was featured on an episode of the cosby show. this painting, origin…

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1936

first work

1953

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ellis l. wilson'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 ellis l. wilson'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.

ellis l. wilson

1899 – 1977

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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