william conor
A Belfast Visionary: The Life and Legacy of William Conor Born amidst the industrial heartbeat of Victorian Belfast in 1881, William Conor emerged as a profound chronicler of the human condition and the rugged beauty of Ulster life. His origins at 5 Fortingale Street, a locale nestled between the Shankill Road and the Old Lodge Road, deeply informed his artistic soul. Descended from a lineage of wrought-iron workers, Conor’s early yea…
The Lifeline
Scroll through william conor'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 conor'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.