Gilbert Stuart
Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828): America’s Foremost Portraitist Gilbert Charles Stuart (født Stewart) (December 3, 1755 – July 9, 1828) var en amerikansk maler fra Rhode Island. Han anses generelt for at være Amerika's førende portrætfarver af det 18. århundrede og efterlod sig et betydeligt kunstnerisk arv, der fortsætter med at fascinere kunsthistorikere og publikum i dag. Stuart var en kompleks figur, kendt både for sin tekniske dygtigh…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Gilbert Stuart'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 Gilbert Stuart'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.