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Gerald Murphy
Gerald Murphy: A Life Painted in Light and Leisure The story of Gerald Murphy is inextricably linked to the vibrant, bohemian world he inhabited during the early decades of the 20th century – a world defined by artistic experimentation, transatlantic travel, and a profound embrace of leisure. Born into privilege in Boston in 1888, Murphy’s path diverged sharply from the expected trajectory of his family's leather goods empire. While…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Gerald Murphy'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 Gerald Murphy'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.