19th Century

john james chalon

Born 1778 Died 1854 Works span 1815–1847

John James Chalon: A Swiss Landscape Romantic John James Chalon (1778-1854) was a Swiss painter who established himself as a prominent figure in English landscape painting during the Victorian era. Born in Geneva, he possessed an aristocratic lineage and benefited from early artistic training at the Royal Military College Sandhurst before embarking on his journey to London where he pursued his passion for art with unwavering dedicatio…

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1815

first work

1847

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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