Fanny McIan
Early Life and Family Background Born in Bath, England, in 1814, Fanny McIan entered a world defined by the practicalities of skilled craftsmanship. She was the daughter of William Whitaker, a cabinetmaker, and Sarah Hawkins. Following the death of her father, her mother took up work as an upholsterer, maintaining the household through manual labor. These early years in a working family provided a foundation of industry and tactile sk…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Fanny McIan'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 Fanny McIan'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.