Edward Hastings
The Life and Training of Edward Hastings Edward Hastings was born in Alnwick in 1781. His early years were spent in Bamburgh, where he received his education. He did not follow the path of formal art institutions, instead developing his hand through the quiet study of topographical sketches and prints. This self-taught approach allowed him to observe the world through a lens of direct experience, building his skill through repetition…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Edward Hastings'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Edward Hastings'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.