19th Century

c. pye (after charles rodius)

Born 1802 Died 1860 Works span 1834–1834

A Life Forged in Shadow: The Story of C. Pye (After Charles Rodius) The name C. Pye is a whisper across the annals of Australian art history, inextricably linked to the more substantial figure of Charles Rodius – or rather, the life *after* Charles Rodius. This connection speaks volumes about the complexities of identity, artistic legacy, and the often-brutal realities faced by transported convicts in the 19th century. Born in Cologne…

dated works

chapters

1834

first work

1834

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through c. pye (after charles rodius)'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups c. pye (after charles rodius)'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.

c. pye (after charles rodius)

1802 – 1860

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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