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Peter Howson
Contemporary
Contemporary

Peter Howson

Born 1958 Works span 1987–1987

Peter Howson: Life and Art Early Life and Education Peter Howson OBE (born 1958) is a Scottish painter renowned for his powerfully emotive and often unsettling depictions of modern life. Born in London to Scottish parents, he moved with his family to Prestwick, Ayrshire, at the age of four. Raised in a deeply religious household, this early upbringing profoundly influenced his artistic trajectory; his very first painting, created at a…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Peter Howson'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 Peter Howson'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.