jacob spoel
Benjamin West: Bridging America and the Neoclassical Ideal Born in Springfield, Pennsylvania, in 1738 – a location now recognized as Swarthmore – Benjamin West’s life was one of remarkable transatlantic movement and artistic evolution. His early years were marked by a self-taught apprenticeship, nurtured by his parents who recognized his innate talent for drawing. This foundational period, steeped in the traditions of colonial America…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jacob spoel'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups jacob spoel'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.
