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Thomas Barber

1771 – 1843

Thomas Barber
19th Century
19th Century

Thomas Barber

Born 1771 Died 1843 Works span 1784–1841

Thomas Barber (1774–1843): A Pioneer of British Miniature Painting and Military Patronage John Thomas Barber Beaumont was a multifaceted figure—a British army officer, painter, author, and philanthropist—whose legacy extends beyond his artistic output. Born December 21, 1774, in St Marylebone, London, he adopted the Beaumont surname for unknown reasons, becoming widely known as “Barber Beaumont.” His life was marked by ambition, innov…

24
dated works
1
chapters
1784
first work
1841
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Thomas Barber'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 Thomas Barber'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.