Peter De Wint
Early Life and Training Birth and Family: Peter de Wint was born on January 21, 1784, in Stone, Staffordshire, England. His father was a physician of Dutch descent who had emigrated from New York. Initial Career Path: Initially destined for the medical profession like his father, De Wint's artistic inclinations led him to London in 1802. Apprenticeship with John Raphael Smith: He became an apprentice to John Raphael Smith, a me…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Peter De Wint'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 Peter De Wint'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.