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Paul Peel

1860 – 1892

Paul Peel
19th Century
19th Century

Paul Peel

Born 1860 Died 1892 Works span 1888–1889

A Canadian Voice in the Parisian Art World Paul Peel, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the narrative of Canadian art history. Born in London, Ontario, in 1860, Peel’s tragically short life – he died at just thirty-one years old – belied an artistic maturity and international recognition rarely achieved by Canadian painters of his era. His story is o…

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1888
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1889
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Paul Peel'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 Paul Peel'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.