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Peter Upward

1932 – 1984

Peter Upward
Modern
Modern

Peter Upward

Born 1932 Died 1984 Works span 1960–1960

Peter Upward: A Visionary of Australian Abstraction Peter Upward (1932 – 1984) remains a figure shrouded in artistic mystique, celebrated primarily within Australia’s lyrical abstraction movement. Despite his considerable output and recognition by prominent institutions like the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Upward's oeuvre has stubbornly resisted widespread acclaim—a fact that underscores its profound beauty and intellectual depth.…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Peter Upward'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Peter Upward'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.