Frederick Thomas Lines
Early Life, Family and Training Frederick Thomas Lines was born on 26 July 1808. He grew up as the youngest son of Samuel Lines, a man who had been active in the arts since 1778. Within the family, Frederick was a brother to Samuel Rostill Lines and Henry Harris Lines. His early years were shaped by the steady hand of his father, who provided his first lessons and tutored him in the fundamentals of drawing. As his training progressed,…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Frederick Thomas Lines'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
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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