Robert Hannah
A Life in Light and Shadow Born in 1812, Robert Hannah emerged from a family of artisans in the Kirkcudbrightshire region of Scotland. The son of a builder, his early years were shaped by the quiet landscapes of Kirkmabreck, though the exact details of his upbringing remain obscured by time. He eventually moved toward the urban centers of art, studying in Liverpool and at the Royal Society of Arts Schools in London. His ambitions even…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Robert Hannah'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 Robert Hannah'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.