Moderne

Ben Nicholson OM

Born 1894 Died 1982 Works span 1914–1969

Ben Nicholson OM: Ein Leben in der abstrakten Kunst Geboren: 10. April 1894, Denham, Buckinghamshire, Vereinigtes Königreich Gestorben: 6. Februar 1982, London, Vereinigtes Königreich Frühes Leben und künstlerische Ausbildung Ben Nicholson wurde in eine Künstlerfamilie geboren; sein Vater, Sir William Nicholson, und seine Mutter, Mabel Pryde, waren beide angesehene Malerinnen. Diese Umgebung förderte von klein auf ein tiefe…

104

dated works

chapters

1914

first work

1969

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ben Nicholson OM'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 Ben Nicholson OM'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.