Alexander Harwood
The Chronicle of the Waves: The Life and Art of Alexander Harwood Alexander Harwood, also known as David Michael Harwood, is a contemporary artist whose work resonates deeply with maritime history and the evocative power of the sea. While biographical details remain somewhat elusive – a deliberate choice perhaps, allowing his art to speak for itself – Harwood’s paintings offer a compelling narrative of a life intimately connected to t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alexander Harwood'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alexander Harwood'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.
