FREE ART CONSULTATION

x

Robert Dodd

1748 – 1815

Robert Dodd
Early Modern
Early Modern

Robert Dodd

Born 1748 Died 1815 Works span 1791–1791

Robert Dodd: A Pioneer of Naval Romanticism Robert Dodd (1748 – 1815) stands as a significant figure in British art history, particularly within the realm of marine painting and aquatint engraving during the turbulent era of the Napoleonic Wars. Born in London to Alexander Dodd, one of three sons, his artistic inclination was nurtured by his brother Ralph, who pursued a career as an engineer and painter – a familial connection that un…

2
dated works
1
chapters
1791
first work
1791
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Robert Dodd'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 Robert Dodd'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.