david hodgson
David Hodgson (1798–1864): A Norwich Visionary David Hodgson, born June 13, 1798, in Yarmouth, Norfolk, was a British artist whose meticulous watercolor paintings captured the essence of Victorian Norwich and Chester. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Charles Hodgson—also an artist—and John Crome, fostering a deep connection to landscape painting and architectural observation. This formative influence shaped…
The Lifeline
Scroll through david hodgson'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 david hodgson'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.
