paul storr
The Regency’s Master Silversmith: Paul Storr and the Art of Opulence Paul Storr, born in London in 1771, emerged as a defining figure in the world of English silver during the Regency era—a period synonymous with refined taste, aristocratic patronage, and an exuberant embrace of classical forms. While biographical details surrounding his early life remain somewhat sparse, it is known that he entered the goldsmithing trade through his father, a skilled silver chaser who recognized the burgeoning opportunities within London’s thriving commercial landscape. At just fourteen years old, Storr emb…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of paul storr's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.