19th Century
19th Century
James Duncan
Early Life, Family and Training Born in 1806 in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, James Duncan began his life in a landscape that would eventually serve as the backdrop for his professional development. He received his artistic training in Ireland, cultivating the foundational skills that would later define his career as a painter and lithographer. Though the specific circumstances of his departure from his homeland remain unclear, he emigr…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through James Duncan'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 James Duncan'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.