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richard short

1841 – 1919

richard short
19th Century
19th Century

richard short

Born 1841 Died 1919 Works span 1888–1909

Richard Short: A Welsh Mariner’s Eye on the Sea Richard Short (1841-1919) wasn't a name etched in the annals of grand artistic movements, yet his paintings possess a quiet power—a profound understanding of light and atmosphere that captures the essence of coastal Wales. Born in St Ives, Cornwall, into a family steeped in maritime tradition – his grandfather was a master mariner – Short’s life took him far from the Cornish coast, ultim…

8
dated works
1
chapters
1888
first work
1909
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through richard short'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 richard short'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.