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Gavin Hamilton: The Antiquarian Painter of Rome Gavin Hamilton (1723 – 4 January 1798) stands as a singular figure in the history of art, a man inextricably linked to both the burgeoning neoclassical movement and the passionate pursuit of classical antiquities. Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, his life unfolded across continents, culminating in a remarkable career as a history painter in Rome – a city he profoundly shaped through his re…
The Lifeline
Scroll through laurent guyard'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 laurent guyard'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.
