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Paul Sandby

1798 – 1863

Paul Sandby
19th Century
19th Century

Paul Sandby

Born 1798 Died 1863

Paul Sandby RA: The Father of Modern Landscape Painting Paul Sandby (1731 – 7 November 1809) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of British landscape painting, recognized not merely for his artistic skill but for establishing a new aesthetic tradition that profoundly impacted subsequent generations. Born in Nottingham to Thomas Sandby, a textile worker, Paul’s early life was marked by self-education and an innate fascination wit…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Paul Sandby'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

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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