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John Opie

1761 – 1807

John Opie
Early Modern
Early Modern

John Opie

Born 1761 Died 1807 Works span 1783–1790

A Cornish Prodigy Ascends: The Life and Art of John Opie John Opie, born in the humble surroundings of Harmony Cottage, Trevellas, Cornwall in 1761, emerged as one of the most remarkable artistic figures of his generation. His story is a compelling narrative of raw talent nurtured against the odds, rising from a carpenter’s son to become a celebrated portraitist and history painter, a Royal Academician, and an influential voice within…

6
dated works
3
chapters
1783
first work
1790
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John Opie'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 John Opie'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.