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James Hardie: A Lifetime Dedicated to Scottish Landscapes and Animal Portraits James Watterson Hardie (1856–1920), born in Birkenhead, Cheshire, and later residing in London, was a prolific Scottish painter whose distinctive style captivated audiences throughout his lifetime. He cultivated an extraordinary connection with Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and its fauna—particularly dogs—resulting in a remarkable body of work that continu…
The Lifeline
Scroll through james hardie'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 james hardie'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.
