Early Modern
Early Modern
Charles Willson Peale
Charles Willson Peale: A Life of Art, Science, and Patriotism Born: April 15, 1741, Chester, Queen Anne's County, Maryland Died: February 22, 1827, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Early Life and Artistic Training Peale’s early life was marked by financial hardship following his father’s death. He apprenticed as a saddler before discovering his passion for art. He received initial training from John Hesselius and briefly studie…
221
dated works
33
chapters
1765
first work
1824
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Charles Willson Peale'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 Charles Willson Peale'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.