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david davies

1864 – 1939

david davies
19th Century
19th Century

david davies

Born 1864 Died 1939 Works span 1880–1893

David Davies (1864–1939): The Soul of Australian Impressionism David Davies was born on May 21, 1864, in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia – a pivotal moment for the burgeoning artistic landscape of the region. His parents were Thomas Davies, a miner, and Mary Harris, whose Welsh heritage would resonate throughout his life’s journey. Growing up amidst the rugged beauty of rural Victoria instilled within him an enduring fascination with ca…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1880
first work
1893
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through david davies'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 david davies'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.