richard hamilton
Early Life and Artistic Foundations Richard Hamilton, born in Pimlico, London, in 1922, emerged from a working-class background with an innate artistic sensibility. From a young age, drawing captivated him, serving as an early outlet for his burgeoning creativity. His formal training began at the Royal Academy School of Art, where he encountered fellow students who shared his growing fascination with popular culture—a nascent interest…
The Lifeline
Scroll through richard hamilton'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 richard hamilton'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.
