William Tatham, Thomas Bailey & John Sanders
The Collaborative Visions of Tatham, Bailey & Sanders: Masters of Regency Portraiture William Tatham, Thomas Bailey and John Sanders represent a fascinating, often overlooked chapter in the history of British portraiture. While their names rarely achieve the singular recognition afforded to contemporaries like Lawrence or Gainsborough, their collective output – largely executed through a remarkably efficient collaborative practice – d…
The Lifeline
Scroll through William Tatham, Thomas Bailey & John Sanders'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 William Tatham, Thomas Bailey & John Sanders'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.