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John Trumbull: The Painter of the Revolution Born in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1756, John Trumbull’s life was inextricably linked to the burgeoning ideals and tumultuous events of the American Revolutionary War. His lineage – descended from early Puritan settlers and boasting prominent figures like his father, Jonathan Trumbull, Governor of Connecticut, and brothers serving as key military and political leaders – provided him with a un…
The Lifeline
Scroll through sir henry raeburn'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 sir henry raeburn'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.
