Clarkson Frederick Stanfield
Early Life and Influences Birth and Family: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield was born in Sunderland, United Kingdom, in 1793, the son of James Field Stanfield (1749–1824), an Irish-born author, actor, and former seaman. His mother's identity is less known but is believed to have been an artist herself. Early Apprenticeship: In 1806, he briefly apprenticed as a coach decorator before leaving due to the master’s wife’s drunkenness. Thi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Clarkson Frederick Stanfield'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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