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Edward Dayes

1763 – 1804

Edward Dayes
Early Modern
Early Modern

Edward Dayes

Born 1763 Died 1804 Works span 1786–1799

Edward Dayes: Bridging the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries Edward Dayes (1763 – May 1804) stands as a pivotal figure in British art history, marking the delicate transition between the ornate elegance of Rococo and the burgeoning Romantic fervor that would reshape artistic sensibilities. Born in London, he honed his skills under William Pether, establishing himself as both a watercolor painter and engraver specializing in mezzotin…

10
dated works
1
chapters
1786
first work
1799
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Edward Dayes'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 Edward Dayes'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.