mountford tosswill woollaston
early life and background mountford tosswill 'toss' woollaston, a renowned new zealand artist, was born in tarakan, indonesia in 1910. this pivotal moment marked the beginning of an extraordinary artistic journey that would leave an indelible mark on the new zealand art scene. artistic career and notable works woollaston's artistic career is characterized by his unique style, which blends elements of modernism with a deep understanding…
The Lifeline
Scroll through mountford tosswill woollaston'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 mountford tosswill woollaston'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.