19th Century
John Evan Hodgson
Born 1831
Died 1895
John Evan Hodgson RA: Bridging Victorian Domesticity and Oriental Exoticism
John Evan Hodgson RA (1831-1895) stands as a significant figure in Victorian art, renowned for his meticulous depictions of everyday life alongside ambitious explorations into historical narratives and the allure of distant lands—particularly Morocco and Algeria. Born in London to John Hodgson, a Russia merchant with considerable influence within Newcastle upo…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Evan Hodgson'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 John Evan Hodgson'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.