19th Century
19th Century
William Baker
The Life of William Baker To look at the history of New Zealand painting is to encounter the specific, grounded presence of William Baker. Born in Wellington in 1864, he operated within a distinct period of the country's developing visual identity. He was not a peripheral figure; his work remains part of the permanent record in collections like Te Papa. His full name, William George Baker, marks a life spent documenting the physical r…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Baker'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 William Baker'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.