19th Century
19th Century
Dermod O'Brien
Early Life and Artistic Foundations William Dermod O’Brien, known simply as Dermod O’Brien, was born in 1865 at Mount Trenchard House near Foynes, County Limerick, Ireland—a landscape that would deeply imprint itself upon his artistic sensibility. He came from a family steeped in Irish history and patriotism; his grandfather was the celebrated William Smith O'Brien, a figure of national importance. This lineage instilled within him a…
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dated works
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chapters
1890
first work
1938
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Dermod O'Brien'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 Dermod O'Brien'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.