mary macleod
Mary MacLeod (1899–1978): A Guernsey Portraitist Mary MacLeod (1899–1978) emerged as a significant figure in British portraiture during the early 20th century, particularly celebrated for her depictions of individuals from Guernsey—a picturesque Channel Islands known for its dairy industry and distinctive cultural heritage. Born in Guernsey itself, MacLeod’s artistic journey began with a fascination for capturing human likeness, honed…
The Lifeline
Scroll through mary macleod'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 mary macleod'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.