Harold Knight
Early Life and Artistic Training Harold Knight RA ROI RP RWA PNSA (1874–1961) was born in Nottingham, England, the son of William Knight, architect, and Elizabeth Symington. His upbringing instilled in him a disciplined spirit, contrasting sharply with his wife Laura Johnson’s vibrant personality—a dynamic that would shape their artistic partnership and influence throughout their lives. From a young age, Knight demonstrated an aptitud…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Harold Knight'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 Harold Knight'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.