The Collaborative Visions of Tatham, Bailey & Sanders: Masters of Regency Portraiture William Tatham, Thomas Bailey and John Sanders represent a fascinating, often overlooked chapter in the history of British portraiture. While their names rarely achieve the singular recognition afforded to contemporaries like Lawrence or Gainsborough, their collective output – largely executed through a remarkably efficient collaborative practice – d…
Scroll through William Tatham, Thomas Bailey & John Sanders'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups William Tatham, Thomas Bailey & John Sanders's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.