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John Dunkley
The Life and Identity of John Dunkley John Dunkley was born in 1891 in Savanna-la-Mar. His life followed the paths of many Jamaicans of his generation who traveled to Panama, Costa Rica, and Cuba at the beginning of the 20th century. These movements were driven by a search for work and a chance at advancement. He eventually settled in Kingston, where he died in 1947. He worked as a self-taught artist, developing a way of seeing that…
5
dated works
1
chapters
1939
first work
1945
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Dunkley'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John Dunkley'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.