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Maxwell Ashby Armfield
Modern
Modern

Maxwell Ashby Armfield

Born 1881 Died 1972 Works span 1901–1938

Maxwell Ashby Armfield: A Pioneer of Tempera and Collaborative Art Maxwell Ashby Armfield (1881-1972) stands as a significant figure in British Arts & Crafts art, remembered not only for his striking tempera paintings but also for his profound engagement with literature and theatre—often undertaken in partnership with his wife, Constance Smedley. Born into a Quaker family in Ringwood, Hampshire, Armfield’s artistic journey began at Si…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1901
first work
1938
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Maxwell Ashby Armfield'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 Maxwell Ashby Armfield'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.