19th Century

edward henry corbould

Born 1815 Died 1905 Works span 1835–1859

John Singleton Copley: A Bostonian Master of Portraiture and History Born in 1738 in Boston, Massachusetts, John Singleton Copley’s life was a fascinating blend of colonial ambition, artistic brilliance, and ultimately, transatlantic exile. His early years were shaped by his Anglo-Irish heritage – his father, Richard Copley, arrived from Limerick with a thriving tobacco trade, while his mother, Mary Singleton Copley, hailed from Count…

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1835

first work

1859

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through edward henry corbould'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 edward henry corbould'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.

edward henry corbould

1815 – 1905

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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