Alec Cobbe
Early Life, Family and Training Alec Cobbe was born Richard Alexander Charles Cobbe on 9 January 1945 in Dublin. His early years were shaped by the family's move to Newbridge House following the death of his father. This transition into the house, a Palladian villa, marked a significant shift in his upbringing. He grew up in a setting where electricity was not introduced until 1967, living through a childhood lit by oil lamps and warm…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alec Cobbe'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 Alec Cobbe'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.