Joseph Wright z Derby
The Luminary of Derby: Joseph Wright and the Dawn of the Industrial Age Joseph Wright, známý jako “Wright z Derby,” byl mnohem víc než jen malíř; byl vizuální filozof, který zachytil klíčový okamžik lidské existence. Narodil se roku 1734 uprostřed rozvíjejícího se průmyslového srdce Anglie a Wright nepopisoval svou dobu – on ji *osvětloval*, doslova i obrazně. Jeho plátna nebyla plná velkých historických příběhů ani portrétů aristokra…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Joseph Wright z Derby'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 Joseph Wright z Derby'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.