Modern

Richard Long

Born 1945 Died 1974 Works span 1967–1972

The Poet of Stone and Line: The Life and Legacy of Richard Long Sir Richard Long stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of land art, a movement that irrevocably altered perceptions of artistic practice and its relationship to the natural world. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1945, Long’s formative years instilled within him an enduring fascination with the landscape—a fascination that would eventually become the bedrock of his groundb…

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1967

first work

1972

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Richard Long'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 Richard Long'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.

Richard Long

1945 – 1974

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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