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john copnall
john bainbridge copnall was an english artist best known for his abstract expressionist painting of richly coloured stylised realism, often on a grand scale. he was also a teacher of painting for twenty years at the central school of art and design in london.john copnall was born in slinfold, a village near horsham in west sussex. his father was the eminent sculptor edward bainbridge copnall (1903–1970) whilst his mother muriel was an…
The Lifeline
Scroll through john copnall'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 copnall'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.
