19th Century

charles martin hardie

Born 1858 Died 1916

early life and training charles martin hardie, a prominent scottish artist, was born in east linton, east lothian, scotland in 1858. initially, he worked as a carpenter, following in his father's footsteps. however, his innate artistic inclination led him to the trustees' academy in edinburgh in 1876, marking the beginning of his prolific career. artistic contributions hardie's body of work is distinguished by: the studio mirror, a testament to his skill in capturing the essence of scottish life. portraits of robert burns and sir walter scott in imaginary historical scenes, showcasing his ma…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of charles martin hardie's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

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charles martin hardie

1858 - 1916

The Subject Atlas

Spokes — Subject

Rings — Career Period

Threads — Shared Context

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