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tobias young

1786 – 1828

tobias young
19th Century
19th Century

tobias young

Born 1786 Died 1828 Works span 1803–1820

The Spectral Coastlines of John Tobias Young John Tobias Young, a name perhaps less familiar than those of his Romantic contemporaries, nevertheless holds a unique and compelling place in the history of British landscape painting. Born in Mildenhall, Norfolk, around 1786 – though precise dates remain elusive – Young’s career unfolded primarily within the vibrant artistic community of Jersey, transforming the Channel Islands into the…

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dated works
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chapters
1803
first work
1820
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through tobias young'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 tobias young'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.