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A Life Immersed in Portraiture and Society Sir John Lavery, born in Belfast in 1856, was a painter who effortlessly captured the spirit of his age – an era defined by both opulent Edwardian society and the somber realities of wartime. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Britain’s most sought-after portraitists is a testament to his talent, ambition, and ability to navigate the complex social currents of his time. Orp…
Scroll through Sir John Lavery'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Sir John Lavery's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
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