Arthur Devis
Arthur Devis (1712–1787) – Art UK Arthur Devis (1712–1787) oli englantilainen maalaaja, jonka isä, Anthony Devis, oli taiteilijoiden dynastian alkuperäinen ja palveli Englannin kuninkaallisessa laivastossa. Hän oli Prestonissa syntynyt 19 helmikuuta 1762 ja kuoli Brightonissa 25 heinäkuussa 1822. Devis oli Thomas Anthony Devisin nuorempi veli, joka myös maalari, sekä Ellin Devis, opettaja, jonka hän opetti Maria Edgeworthin ja Frances…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Arthur Devis'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 Arthur Devis'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.