19th Century
19th Century
flora macdonald reid
The Luminous World of Flora Macdonald Reid Flora Macdonald Reid was an artist who possessed a rare gift for finding the extraordinary within the ordinary. Born in London in 1860 to Scottish parents, her early years were shaped by a rich cultural tapestry that spanned from the bustling streets of Islington to the academic rigor of Edinburgh. As a child, she moved with her family to Scotland, where her artistic sensibilities were first…
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dated works
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chapters
1894
first work
1929
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through flora macdonald reid'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 flora macdonald reid'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.