George Morland
Early Life and Influences Born: London, United Kingdom (1763) Died: 1804 George Morland was born on June 26, 1763, in London. His father, Henry Robert Morland, encouraged his artistic development from a young age. By the time George was ten years old, his name appeared as an honorary exhibitor of sketches at the Royal Academy. Early career and influences: Morland's early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley. He was intr…
The Lifeline
Scroll through George Morland'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 Morland'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.
