George du Maurier
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier: A Victorian Visionary George du Maurier (1834-1896) stands as a singular figure in 19th-century British art and literature, renowned primarily for his masterful caricatures published in *Punch* magazine and his haunting gothic novel *Trilby*. More than just an illustrator or novelist, he was a keen observer of societal mores—a chronicler of Victorian England who captured its anxieties and contr…
The Lifeline
Scroll through George du Maurier'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 George du Maurier'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.