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lena alexander
Lena Alexander (1899 – 1983): A Kirkcudbright School Pioneer Lena M. Alexander, later Lena Duncan, (9 December 1899 – 29 March 1983) was a Scottish artist renowned for her captivating portrait and flower paintings executed primarily in pastel and watercolor. Her artistic journey began in Glasgow where she resided with her parents at Broughty Ferry before pursuing formal studies at the Glasgow School of Art, establishing herself as a s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through lena alexander'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 lena alexander'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.
