19th Century

w. t. copeland & sons

Born 1847 Died 1973 Works span 1890–1890

Early Life and Family Roots William Taylor Copeland was born in London, United Kingdom, in 1797, the son of William Copeland, a partner at Josiah Spode II’s Stoke Potteries, and Mary Fowler. His lineage traced back to Staffordshire pottery families with deep roots in Stoke-on-Trent's ceramic heritage. From a young age, he was immersed in the world of ceramics, inheriting his father’s passion for innovation and craftsmanship within the…

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1890

first work

1890

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through w. t. copeland & sons'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 w. t. copeland & sons'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.

w. t. copeland & sons

1847 – 1973

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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