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John Wollaston

1742 – 1775

John Wollaston
Early Modern
Early Modern

John Wollaston

Born 1742 Died 1775 Works span 1742–1767

John Wollaston: Pioneer of Rococo in America John Wollaston (1742 – 1775) stands as a singular figure in the annals of American art history—a British painter who irrevocably shaped the aesthetic landscape of the burgeoning colonies. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Benjamin West and Gilbert Stuart, Wollaston’s contribution lies not merely in quantity but in introducing the elegance and sophistication of Rococo painting to Nor…

18
dated works
1
chapters
1742
first work
1767
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John Wollaston'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

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John Wollaston'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.