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james harris senior
James Harris Senior (1810 – 1887): A Welsh Master of Maritime Romanticism James Harris Senior was a prolific Welsh marine artist who achieved considerable renown during the Victorian era, primarily celebrated for his dramatic depictions of stormy seas and heroic ship battles. Born in Llanelly, Glamorgan, around 1810, he possessed an innate fascination with the ocean—a passion that would profoundly shape his artistic vision and propel…
The Lifeline
Scroll through james harris senior'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 james harris senior'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.
