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Richard Rothwell (1800–68): Painter of Dignified Portraits and Italian Visions Richard Rothwell (20 November 1800 – 13 September 1868) was an Irish painter who achieved renown for his distinguished portraiture and captivating depictions of the Italian landscape tradition. Born in Dublin, he embarked on a prolific artistic journey spanning across Ireland, Britain, Rome, and America, leaving behind a legacy marked by meticulous craftsma…
The Lifeline
Scroll through richard rothwell'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
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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.
