Matthew Boulton

Works span 1771–1793

Matthew Boulton: Ein Pionier der Industrieart Frühes Leben und Hintergrund Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) wurde in Handsworth, West Midlands, England, geboren. Er stammte aus einer Familie, die tief in der Fertigung tätig war. Sein Vater war ein erfolgreicher Metallarbeiter, und Matthew erhielt seine frühe Ausbildung im Soho Manufactory, wo er den Grundstein für sein zukünftiges Wirken legte. Diese Erziehung vermittelte ihm sowohl…

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1771

first work

1793

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Matthew Boulton'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 Matthew Boulton'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.