Alma Duncan

1917 – 2004

Alma Duncan
Modern
Modern

Alma Duncan

Born 1917 Died 2004 Works span 1942–1956

A Tapestry of Vision: The Multifaceted World of Alma Mary Duncan The artistic journey of Alma Mary Duncan was one of profound transformation and boundless curiosity, a life spent translating the complexities of the modern world into visual poetry. Born in Paris, Ontario, her early environment played a subtle yet significant role in shaping her aesthetic sensibilities. The influence of her father, an engineer in the textile industry, i…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1942
first work
1956
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Alma Duncan'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 Alma Duncan'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.