william hodges
Joseph Parry: A Manchester Master of Everyday Life Born in Liverpool in 1744, Joseph Parry’s artistic journey began humbly, apprenticed to a ship and house painter – a trade that instilled in him an acute observation of the world around him. However, this practical foundation served merely as a springboard for his true passion: capturing the vibrant tapestry of life within burgeoning urban centers. While his early years were rooted in…
The Lifeline
Scroll through william hodges'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 william hodges'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.