Michael Halliday
The Clerk of the House of Lords The life of Michael Halliday is defined by a dual existence. By day, he navigates the bureaucratic corridors of the parliament office in the House of Lords, a role he holds from 1839 until his death. He is a man of the civil service, a clerk bound by the rhythms of parliamentary procedure. Yet, beneath this professional veneer lies a restless creative energy. He does not merely paint as a hobby; he purs…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Michael Halliday'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 Michael Halliday'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.