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William Blake

Born 1757 Died 1827 Works span 1780–1827

ein Leben, das von einem kreativen Geist geprägt ist William Blake, ein visionärer Künstler, Dichter und Grafiker, hat eine unvergessliche Spur in der Kunstwelt hinterlassen. Geboren in London am 28. November 1757 und gestorben am 12. August 1827, war Blakes Leben ein Beweis für seinen tiefgreifenden kreativen Geist. Frühes Leben und Einflüsse Blakes frühe Jahre waren von einer tiefen Verbindung zur Kunst geprägt. Sein Vater, William B…

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1780

first work

1827

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through William Blake'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 William Blake'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.