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William Conor RHA RUA: A Belfast Visionary William Conor OBE RHA PPRUA ROI (1881–1968) was a Belfast-born artist who captivated audiences with his poignant portrayals of ordinary Ulster life and cemented his place as one of Northern Ireland’s most celebrated visual artists. Born in 5 Fortingale Street, Belfast – a location that ran from Agnes Street, off the Shankill Road to the Old Lodge Road in north Belfast – Conor descended from a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through william conor'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 william conor'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.
