Modern
Modern
Maurice Cockrill
Maurice Cockrill: A Painter of Landscapes and Shadows Maurice Cockrill (1936–2013) remains a singular figure in British art, an artist perpetually engaged in a restless dialogue with the natural world and the human condition. Born in Hartlepool, County Durham, his early life was marked by a peripatetic existence – a series of moves across Wales and the Midlands – shaping a sensibility deeply rooted in observation and a profound connec…
17
dated works
1
chapters
1990
first work
2008
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Maurice Cockrill'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 Maurice Cockrill'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.