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Richard Long

1945 – 1974

Richard Long
Modern
Modern

Richard Long

Born 1945 Died 1974 Works span 1967–1972

Richard Long: The Poet of Stone and Line Sir Richard Long (1945-2024) stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of land art, a movement that irrevocably altered perceptions of artistic practice and its relationship to the natural world. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Long’s formative years instilled within him an enduring fascination with landscape—a fascination that would become the bedrock of his groundbreaking artistic vision. Earl…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1967
first work
1972
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Richard Long'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 Richard Long'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.