Robert Ernest Clatworthy Ra
Early Life and Artistic Formation Robert Ernest Clatworthy RA (1928-2015) emerged from the quiet Somerset countryside to become one of Britain’s most distinctive sculptors, a figure inextricably linked with the burgeoning geometric abstraction movement of the mid-century. Born in Bridgwater on January 31st, 1928, he was the son of Ernest Clatworthy, a railway clerk, and Gladys Jugaler—a family rooted in tradition yet imbued with an ap…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Robert Ernest Clatworthy Ra'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 Robert Ernest Clatworthy Ra'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.