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bertram richard brooker
Bertram Richard Brooker: Pioneer of Canadian Abstract Art Bertram Richard Brooker (1888-1955) stands as a singular figure in the annals of Canadian art history—a painter, novelist, poet, screenwriter, playwright, essayist, copywriter, and graphic designer who seamlessly blended artistic vision with diverse creative pursuits. Born on March 31st, 1888, in Croydon, England, Brooker’s family relocated to Portage la Prairie, Manitoba when…
The Lifeline
Scroll through bertram richard brooker'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
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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.
