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joseph badger

1707 – 1765

joseph badger
Early Modern
Early Modern

joseph badger

Born 1707 Died 1765 Works span 1747–1760

Joseph Badger: A Boston Portraitist Bridging Craftsmanship and Enlightenment Joseph Badger (1707 – 1765) stands as a testament to the burgeoning artistic landscape of colonial Boston during the eighteenth century—a figure whose career spanned both practical tradesmanship and elevated portraiture, reflecting the intellectual currents of his time. Born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, to Stephen Badger, a tailor, and Mercy Kettell, he emb…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1747
first work
1760
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through joseph badger'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 joseph badger'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.