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Ben Nicholson OM
Ben Nicholson OM: A Life in Abstract Art Ben Nicholson OM (1894–1982) was a British painter of abstract compositions, landscapes and reliefs—a figure whose impact on modern British art remains profound. Born April 10, 1894, in Denham, Buckinghamshire, he descended from an artistic lineage; his father, Sir William Nicholson, and mother, Mabel Pryde, were both accomplished painters. This upbringing instilled within him a deep appreciati…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ben Nicholson OM'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 Ben Nicholson OM'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.
