Charles Frederick Goldie
Early Life and Training Born: Auckland, New Zealand (October 20, 1870) Died: 1947 Family Background: Charles Frederick Goldie was born into a prominent Aucklander family. His maternal grandfather, Charles Frederick Partington, built the iconic Auckland Windmill. His father, David Goldie, was a successful timber merchant and politician who served as Mayor of Auckland. Early Education & Artistic Talent: He attended Auckland Gram…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charles Frederick Goldie'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 Charles Frederick Goldie'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.
