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james ingram mcdonald
19th Century
19th Century

james ingram mcdonald

Born 1865 Died 1935 Works span 1906–1914

James Ingram McDonald: A Pioneer of Māori Culture in Film and Art James Ingram McDonald (1865-1935) stands as a remarkably multifaceted figure in New Zealand’s artistic and cultural landscape – a painter, photographer, filmmaker, museum director, and, crucially, a passionate advocate for the preservation and promotion of Māori arts and crafts. Born in Christchurch in 1865, McDonald's life was defined by a deep respect for both Europea…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1906
first work
1914
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through james ingram mcdonald'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 james ingram mcdonald'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.