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Daniel Maclise
Early Life and Education Born: January 25, 1806, Cork, Ireland Died: April 25, 1870, London, England Parents: Alexander McLish (tanner/shoemaker) and Rebecca McLeish Early education in Cork; showed artistic talent from a young age. Studied at the Cork School of Art, focusing on drawing and anatomy. Self-funded move to London in 1827 to pursue art studies. Entered the Royal Academy Schools in 1828, excellin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Daniel Maclise'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 Daniel Maclise'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.
