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Francis Cotes
Francis Cotes: Um Mestre do Pastel e o Encanto Sutil Nascido em Londres em 1726, Francis Cotes (1726–1770) destaca-se como uma figura central no desenvolvimento da arte inglesa durante a era Georgiana. Mais do que um simples retratista, ele foi um verdadeiro inovador, particularmente reconhecido por seu trabalho pioneiro com pastel e giz – meios que ele levou aos seus limites expressivos. Seu legado reside não apenas na beleza de suas…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Francis Cotes'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 Francis Cotes'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.
