André Lèbre
The Life and Art of André Lèbre Born in Toulouse, France, André Lèbre was a painter who spent his entire life within the confines of his home city. His early years were marked by a struggle for means, as his parents were not wealthy. During this time, he was occupied with painting arabesques and foliage under floors, a task that served to stifle his burgeoning talent rather than nurture it. Despite these early hardships, he dedicated h…
The Lifeline
Scroll through André Lèbre'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 André Lèbre'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.