David McClure
Early Life and Education Born: February 20, 1926, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom Died: February 20, 1998 (aged 72) Nationality: Scottish Attended Queen's Park School in Glasgow. Served as a Bevin Boy in the mines of West Lothian during World War II; early works depict mining scenes and portraits. Studied English and History at Glasgow University before focusing on Fine Art. Studied at Edinburgh College of Art…
The Lifeline
Scroll through David McClure'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 David McClure'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.