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Jan Wootton
A Pioneer of Sporting Art: The Life and Legacy of John Wootton John Wootton (c. 1682 – 1764) was an English painter of sporting subjects, battle scenes and landscapes, and illustrator. He is considered the finest practitioner of the genre in his day, alongside Peter Tillemans and James Seymour. His paintings were highly fashionable and sought after by Britain’s elite—a patronage that included figures such as George II, Frederick, Prin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jan Wootton'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 Jan Wootton'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.
