William Pratt
William Pratt (1855 – 1936): Bridging Romanticism and Impressionism in Scottish Landscape Painting William Pratt was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1855, into a family steeped in artistic tradition. His father, Robert Pratt, was a solicitor who fostered an appreciation for the arts within his household, nurturing William’s early fascination with drawing and painting—a passion that would define his lifelong career. While biographical de…
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Pratt'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 Pratt'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.
