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John Smart

1740 – 1811

John Smart
Époque moderne précoce
Époque moderne précoce

John Smart

Born 1740 Died 1811 Works span 1771–1771

Philip James de Loutherbourg: A Pioneer of Theatrical Illusion and Romantic Landscape Born in Strasbourg in 1740, Philip James de Loutherbourg’s life was a fascinating blend of artistic pursuits, theatrical innovation, and scientific curiosity. His early training under Carle van Loo and Giovanni Battista Casanova in Paris laid the foundation for his skills as a landscape painter, but it was his subsequent move to London in 1771 that t…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through John Smart'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 Smart'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.