Roy De Maistre
A Pioneer of Australian Abstraction: The Visionary World of Roy De Maistre Roy De Maistre, born Leroy Leveson Laurent Joseph De Maistre in 1894, occupies a unique and pivotal position in the history of Australian art. Often hailed as Australia’s first abstract artist, his journey was one of relentless experimentation, driven by a profound belief in the expressive power of colour and form. While biographical details remain somewhat elu…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Roy De Maistre'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 Roy De Maistre'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.