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Benjamin Samuel Bolomey
Benjamin Samuel Bolomey: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Benjamin Samuel Bolomey was born on May 19, 1739, in Lausanne, Switzerland, to François Louis Bolomey, an hotelier, and Pernette Mercier. He began his artistic journey early, moving to Paris in 1752 to pursue studies as a pastel portrait painter. He formally became a pupil of Joseph-Marie Vien in 1758, further refining his skills under the guidance of this prominent ar…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Benjamin Samuel Bolomey'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 Benjamin Samuel Bolomey'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.
