William Dargie
Early Life and Education Born: June 4, 1912, Footscray, Australia Parents: Andrew Dargie and Adelaide (née Sargent) Siblings: Younger brother, Horrie Dargie (musician) Early schooling in Walhalla and Erica, Victoria. Studied at the National Gallery of Victoria School from 1930 to 1934. World War II and Early Career Served as an official Australian war artist during World War II (1941-1945). Documented events in the Mi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Dargie'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 William Dargie'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.