morris & co., william morris
James McNeill Whistler: A Symphony of Light and Shadow Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, in 1834, James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s artistic journey was a transatlantic odyssey, shaped by diverse influences and culminating in a uniquely evocative style. His early life, marked by a brief sojourn in Russia with his father, a civil engineer working on the railway to Moscow, instilled in him a deep appreciation for European art and culture. Re…
The Lifeline
Scroll through morris & co., william morris'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 morris & co., william morris'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.
