Aleksandr Gerasimov
The Life of Aleksandr Gerasimov Aleksandr Mikhailovich Gerasimov enters the historical record as a prominent Russian painter of the Soviet era. He was born on 12 August 1881 in Kozlov, a town in the Tambov Governorate of the Russian Empire, which is known today as Michurinsk. Born into a merchant family, his early years in the province set the stage for a life defined by the shifting political landscapes of the twentieth century. His…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Aleksandr Gerasimov'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Aleksandr Gerasimov'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.