19th Century

alfred corbould

Born 1852 Died 1920 Works span 1852–1857

Edward Henry Corbould: The Royal Illustrator of Literary Landscapes Edward Henry Corbould, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless holds a significant place in the history of British art and illustration. Born in London in 1815 to a family steeped in artistic tradition – his grandfather and father were both painters – Corbould’s journey was one of quiet dedication, marked by a profound love for liter…

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1852

first work

1857

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through alfred corbould'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups alfred corbould'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.