Anne Nasmyth
A Legacy of the Nasmyth Family Born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Anne Nasmyth was a member of a highly talented artistic family. As the daughter of Alexander and Barbara Nasmyth, she was one of eleven children taught to draw and paint by her father, an engineer and successful artist. While her sisters were also notable painters, Anne was considered the "best painter in this talented family." Her artistic repertoire focused on the Scot…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Anne Nasmyth'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Anne Nasmyth'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.