may petrea theilgaard watts
The Soul of the Prairie: The Artistry of May Petrea Theilgaard Watts Born amidst the verdant expanses of Illinois, May Petrea Theilgaard Watts lived a life that was as much an exploration of the spirit as it was a meticulous study of the earth. Her journey began in Evanston, nurtured by the scientific rigor of her father, a professor of botany at Northwestern University. This early immersion in the intricate world of plant life instill…
The Lifeline
Scroll through may petrea theilgaard watts'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 may petrea theilgaard watts'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.
