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Charles André van Loo
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Charles André van Loo

Born 1705 Died 1765 Works span 1723–1765

Early Life and Training Charles André van Loo, born February 15, 1705, in Nice, France, was the youngest son of Louis-Abraham van Loo and Jean-Baptiste van Loo—a lineage steeped in artistic tradition. His father, a respected painter himself, instilled in him a profound appreciation for visual art from an early age, shaping his formative years within the vibrant cultural landscape of Savoyard Provence. Unlike many artists of his time,…

68
dated works
3
chapters
1723
first work
1765
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Charles André van Loo'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 Charles André van Loo'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.