john bushnell
John Bushnell (1636–1701): The Eccentric Sculptor Behind London’s Monuments John Bushnell (1636–1701) remains a figure of fascination in British art history—a sculptor whose prodigious talent was tragically overshadowed by an increasingly erratic mind and whose legacy is cemented primarily through the monumental sculptures he created for London's civic spaces. Born in Holborn, London, his early life was marked by familial upheaval fol…
The Lifeline
Scroll through john bushnell'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 john bushnell'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.