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colin john mccahon
Modern
Modern

colin john mccahon

Born 1919 Died 1987 Works span 1950–1971

Colin John McCahon: A Pioneer of New Zealand Modernism Early Life and Education Born on August 1, 1919, in Timaru, New Zealand, Colin John McCahon spent much of his childhood in Dunedin. His early artistic inclinations were nurtured by visits to exhibitions and the work of his maternal grandfather, photographer and painter William Ferrier. He attended Otago Boys' High School and later enrolled at the Dunedin School of Art (1937…

3
dated works
2
chapters
1950
first work
1971
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through colin john mccahon'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

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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

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