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A Life Submerged in the Sea: The Story of David James The name David James evokes a sense of wildness, of untamed coasts and crashing waves—a fitting association for an artist who dedicated his life to capturing the raw power and ethereal beauty of the ocean. Born Joseph Donahue in Ireland in 1853, James’s journey to becoming one of Victorian Britain's most celebrated marine painters was a remarkable tale of self-discovery, artistic d…
Scroll through David James'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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The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups David James's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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