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denis dighton

1792 – 1827

denis dighton
19th Century
19th Century

denis dighton

Born 1792 Died 1827 Works span 1811–1825

Denis Dighton (1792–1827): The Painter of Waterloo Denis Dighton, a British military painter whose dramatic depictions of battle scenes cemented his place in Victorian art history, remains an enigmatic figure despite the considerable scholarly attention devoted to his life and oeuvre. Born in London in 1792, he descended from a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father, Robert Dighton, was a celebrated caricaturist known for his…

6
dated works
1
chapters
1811
first work
1825
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through denis dighton'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

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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

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