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Robert Fulton

1765 – 1815

Robert Fulton
Early Modern
Early Modern

Robert Fulton

Born 1765 Died 1815 Works span 1785–1813

Robert Fulton: A Pioneer of Steam Navigation Born: Little Britain, Pennsylvania (November 14, 1765) Died: February 24, 1815 Nationality: American Early Life and European Pursuits Fulton's early life was marked by a fascination with mechanics and invention. At age 12, he became interested in steam engines after visiting William Henry of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He moved to Philadelphia at the age of 14 where he worke…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1785
first work
1813
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Robert Fulton'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 Fulton'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.