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samuel lines

1778 – 1863

samuel lines
19th Century
19th Century

samuel lines

Born 1778 Died 1863 Works span 1821–1857

Samuel Lines (1778 – 1863): Birmingham’s Pioneer Landscape Painter and Art Educator Samuel Lines stands as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s artistic heritage, recognized primarily for his pivotal role in establishing the Birmingham School of Landscape Painters and fostering a generation of talented artists. Born in Allesley, Warwickshire, in 1778, Lines embarked on an intellectual journey marked by meticulous observation and a dedication…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1821
first work
1857
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through samuel lines'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

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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