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Benjamin Nelson
The Life and Work of Benjamin Nelson Benjamin Nelson was a painter who lived from 1874 to 1922. His artistic legacy is preserved through specific portraiture, most notably his 1910 oil painting titled Charles Holden. This work is held within the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. The historical record of his output includes:
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Benjamin Nelson'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Benjamin Nelson'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.