Modern

Christopher Wood

Born 1901 Died 1930 Works span 1927–1930

Christopher Wood: A Surrealist Vision of England Christopher Wood (1901–1930) remains an enigmatic figure in British Modernism, a painter whose intensely personal vision—characterized by dreamlike landscapes and symbolic imagery—continues to fascinate art historians. Born in Knowsley, Lancashire, he possessed a singular artistic sensibility that defied easy categorization, blending influences from Surrealism with Impressionistic techn…

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1927

first work

1930

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Christopher Wood'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 Christopher Wood'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.