Thomas Yates
A Brief, Sharp Presence in Marine Art Thomas Yates left a mark on the history of British marine art, though his career was cut short before it could reach a broader scale. Operating during the late eighteenth century, he focused his technical attention on the mechanics of naval engagement. His work is not a collection of abstract impressions but a record of specific, violent maritime encounters. He captured the tension of the sea and t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Thomas Yates'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 Thomas Yates'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.