George Moodie and Thomas Muir: Pioneers of New Zealand Photography George Moodie (1864-1946) and Thomas Muir (1868-1916), alongside Alfred Burton, formed Muir & Moodie, a photographic studio that stands as one of the most influential artistic ventures in nineteenth-century New Zealand. Their legacy extends far beyond simply documenting landscapes; it represents a crucial contribution to shaping the nation’s visual identity and preserv…
Scroll through george moodie and thomas muir'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups george moodie and thomas muir's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.
