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John Hesselius

1728 – 1778

John Hesselius
Époque moderne précoce
Époque moderne précoce

John Hesselius

Born 1728 Died 1778 Works span 1755–1764

John Hesselius: Une Figure Précoce de la Peinture Coloniale Américaine John Hesselius (1728–1778) occupe une place essentielle dans l'histoire artistique américaine, notamment grâce à ses portraits finement travaillés qui captivent l’esprit de Virginie et du Maryland. Né à Philadelphie fils de Gustavus Hesselius, peintre suédois établi comme l’un des premiers artistes américains, John hérite d’une lignée d’excellence artistique et pou…

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1755
first work
1764
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John Hesselius'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 John Hesselius'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.