john collet
A Satirical Mirror of Eighteenth Century London John Collet, an artist whose name remains etched in the vibrant, often chaotic tapestry of eighteenth-century British art, served as a vivid chronicler of the London streets during the reign of George II. Born around 1725 into a family of modest distinction—the son of a gentleman holding public office—Collet’s early life was steeped in the burgeoning artistic atmosphere of his native cit…
The Lifeline
Scroll through john collet'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 john collet'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.