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Alexander Nasmyth

Born 1758 Died 1840 Works span 1787–1816

Alexander Nasmyth: Ein schottischer Pionier der Landschaftsmalerei Geboren: Edinburgh, Großbritannien (1758) Gestorben: 1840 Alexander Nasmyth war eine zentrale Figur in der schottischen Kunstgeschichte, bekannt sowohl als Porträtist als auch, vor allem aber, als Landschaftsmaler. Er wird oft als der "Vater der schottischen Landschaftsmalerei" bezeichnet und überbrückte die Kluft zwischen traditioneller Porträtmalerei und de…

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1787

first work

1816

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Alexander Nasmyth'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alexander Nasmyth'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.