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James Sharples: The Industrial Soul Captured in Steel James Sharples (1751 or 1752, Lancashire – 26 February 1811, New York City) was an English portrait painter and pastelist who emigrated to the United States in 1794. He initially pursued a vocation for priesthood but ultimately found his calling as an artist, establishing a family lineage of accomplished painters that included his third wife Ellen Sharples. His children – George, F…
The Lifeline
Scroll through james sharples'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 sharples'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.
