19. Jahrhundert

William Morris

Born 1834 Died 1896 Works span 1857–1900

Frühes Leben und Ausbildung Geburt und Familie: William Morris wurde am 24. März 1834 in Walthamstow, Essex, England, in eine wohlhabende bürgerliche Familie geboren. Sein Vater war ein erfolgreicher Finanzier. Kindheitseinflüsse: Morris verbrachte einen Großteil seiner Kindheit damit, die Landschaft um sein Zuhause zu erkunden und entwickelte frühzeitig eine Wertschätzung für Natur und historische Gebäude. Er war fasziniert von Ges…

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1857

first work

1900

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through William Morris'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 Morris'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.