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William Trego

1858 – 1909

William Trego
19th Century
19th Century

William Trego

Born 1858 Died 1909 Works span 1880–1908

A Life Forged in Resilience: The Story of William Trego Born in the quiet Pennsylvania countryside of Yardley in 1858, William Brooke Thomas Trego’s life was a testament to the power of artistic dedication overcoming immense physical adversity. Son of the accomplished portrait and animal painter Jonathan Kirkbridge Trego, young William inherited not only his father's talent but also a challenging fate. At just two years old, he contra…

32
dated works
3
chapters
1880
first work
1908
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through William Trego'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 William Trego'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.