John Wollaston the Elder
The Life of John Wollaston the Elder John Wollaston the Elder was an English painter born in London, United Kingdom. Throughout his life, he remained a resident of the Kingdom of Great Britain, where he practiced his craft as an artist. His life concluded in London, where he died in July 1749. He was born in 1672.
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Wollaston the Elder'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 John Wollaston the Elder'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.