William Keith
A Scottish Soul in the California Landscape William Keith, born in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1838, was an artist whose life became inextricably linked with the dramatic beauty of the American West. His story is one of migration, artistic evolution, and a deep spiritual connection to the natural world. The family’s move to New York City in 1850, following his father's death, marked the beginning of a new chapter, where yo…
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Keith'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 William Keith'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.
