Modern
Modern
Roger Hilton
Early Life, Family and Training Roger Hilton was born on 23 March 1911 in Northwood, Middlesex. His early years involved a change in identity; his parents altered his name from Roger Hildesheim to Hilton in 1916, a decision made during a time of prevalent anti-German feeling. This shift in his name marked a quiet departure from his family's origins as he moved toward his formal training. His path led him to the Slade School of Fine A…
5
dated works
1
chapters
1935
first work
1970
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Roger Hilton'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 Roger Hilton'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.