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Paul Arlt
A Witness to the Space Age: The Life and Art of Paul Arlt Paul Theodore Arlt, born in the Bronx, New York, on March 15, 1914, and passing away in Rye, New York, on September 20, 2005, was more than just an American painter; he was a visual chronicler of a pivotal era. While formally trained – graduating from Colgate University in 1933 – Arlt’s artistic journey wasn't confined to traditional studio practice. He began his career as an e…
12
dated works
1
chapters
1965
first work
1968
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Paul Arlt'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 Paul Arlt'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.