George Hayter
Early Life and Education Born: December 17, 1792, in St James's, London, England Died: January 18, 1871, in London, England Parents: Charles Hayter (miniature painter and drawing teacher) and an unknown mother. Early Training: Admitted to the Royal Academy Schools early in his life. Studied under Fuseli. Naval Service: Briefly served as a midshipman in the Royal Navy in 1808, but left after a disagreement about his art studi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through George Hayter'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 George Hayter'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.
