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Dora Carrington
A Life Intertwined with Bloomsbury Dora de Houghton Carrington, known to all simply as Carrington, was a British painter and decorative artist whose life unfolded against the vibrant, often tumultuous backdrop of the Bloomsbury Group. Born in Hereford in 1893, her story is one of artistic experimentation, complex relationships, and a tragically curtailed career. While recognition eluded her during her lifetime, recent decades have wit…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Dora Carrington'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 Dora Carrington'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.
