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Cecil Gordon Lawson
19th Century
19th Century

Cecil Gordon Lawson

Born 1851 Died 1882 Works span 1870–1882

A Fleeting Glimpse of English Beauty: The Life and Art of Cecil Gordon Lawson Cecil Gordon Lawson, a name perhaps less resonant than those of his contemporaries like Millais or Constable, nevertheless occupies a vital, poignant space in the narrative of 19th-century British landscape painting. Born on December 3rd, 1849, in Fountain Place, Wellington, Shropshire, Lawson’s life was tragically brief, concluding at just thirty-two years…

12
dated works
1
chapters
1870
first work
1882
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Cecil Gordon Lawson'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Cecil Gordon Lawson'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.