19. Jahrhundert

David Cox Der Ältere

Born 1783 Died 1859 Works span 1807–1859

Frühe Jahre und die Wurzeln in Birmingham David Cox, geboren am 29. April 1783 im industriellen Herzen von Deritend, Birmingham, entstammte bescheidenen Verhältnissen, die seine künstlerische Vision tiefgreifend prägten. Sein Vater, ein Schmied und Weißschmied, vermittelte ihm eine Arbeitsmoral, die ihn sein ganzes Leben lang begleiten sollte, auch wenn der junge David aufgrund seiner zierlichen Statur für die Arbeit an der Esse ungee…

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dated works

chapters

1807

first work

1859

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through David Cox Der Ältere'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 David Cox Der Ältere'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.