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samuel hawksett

1801 – 1859

samuel hawksett
19th Century
19th Century

samuel hawksett

Born 1801 Died 1859 Works span 1830–1850

Samuel Hawksett (1801–1859): A Lichfield Guildhall Legacy Samuel Hawksett, born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, was a prolific portrait painter active during the Victorian era, leaving behind a notable collection of canvases that capture the spirit of his time. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse—records indicate he died in 1859—his artistic output speaks volumes about his skill and dedication to documenting promin…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1830
first work
1850
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through samuel hawksett'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 samuel hawksett'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.