Tara
The Life and Family of Tara Active in India between 1836 and 1870, Tara lived during a period of significant transition for the traditional arts. While much of the personal history of artists from this era remains difficult to recover, his presence is felt through the lineage he established. He was a respected painter who helped sustain the artistic traditions of his region, ensuring that the skills of his craft were passed down throu…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Tara'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 Tara'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.