PART THREE (1804-1810)

FROM 'THE SHIPWRECK' TO AN EARLY GOLDEN VISION

XI. 1804 (aged 29). He studies an Eclipse and paints the Sunset

XII. 1805 (aged 30). He paints 'The Shipwreck' for Fame, and begins a series of 'Delight Studies' for Love

XIII. 1806 (aged 31). The chaos of the 'Hesperides' and the peace of 'Abingdon'

XIV. 1807 (aged 32). He begins the _Liber Studiorum_, and exhibits 'The Sun Rising through Vapour'

XV. 1808 (aged 33). He writes P.P. after his name and paints in a Garden at Hammersmith

XVI. 1809 (aged 34). He exhibits the glowing 'River Scene with Cattle' and refuses to sell 'Bligh Sand'

XVII. 1810 (aged 35). A Quiet Year and an early Golden Vision