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john moir

1788 – 1841

john moir
19th Century
19th Century

john moir

Born 1788 Died 1841 Works span 1804–1844

John Moir (c.1776–1857): A Visionary Landscape Painter of Northumberland John Moir was born around 1776 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland—the son of the minister of Peterhead and the nephew of James Byres, the famed Scottish antiquarian residing in Rome. His formative years were marked by a profound connection to the rugged beauty of Northumberland, an influence that would permeate his artistic endeavors throughout his life. Early…

14
dated works
1
chapters
1804
first work
1844
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through john moir'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 john moir'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.