Early Modern
Early Modern
William Wood
A Life Forged in Iron, Marked by Coinage: The Singular Story of William Wood William Wood (1671-1730) occupies a fascinatingly unusual place in the annals of 18th-century England. He wasn’t a painter, sculptor, or architect—the typical subjects of art historical study—but an ironmaster and mintmaster whose life intersected with the burgeoning world of commerce, colonial ambition, and even public scandal. Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Wood'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 William Wood'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.