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Félix Vallotton
A Life Bridging Worlds: Félix Vallotton and the Fin de Siècle Félix Édouard Vallotton, born in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1865, was an artist whose work embodies the complex spirit of the *fin de siècle*. He navigated a path between his Swiss roots and the vibrant artistic milieu of Paris, ultimately becoming a pivotal figure in the development of modern art. His early life, steeped in the conservative Protestant values of his family—hi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Félix Vallotton'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 Félix Vallotton'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.
