Pat Douthwaite
A Life Painted in Torment and Triumph: The World of Pat Douthwaite Pat Douthwaite, born in Glasgow in 1934 and passing away in Dundee in 2002, remains a compelling figure in the landscape of Scottish art. Though she often playfully claimed a later birth year – 1939 – her life was one marked by restless movement, profound introspection, and an artistic vision that drew comparisons to the emotionally charged works of Modigliani and Sout…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pat Douthwaite'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 Pat Douthwaite'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.
