jean baptiste genty
jean baptiste genty was a french painter and miniaturist born in andonville, france in 1767 and died in paris, france in 1825. he was a pupil of jacques-louis david and had an atelier in the rue du faubourg-montmartre in paris. genty made his debut at the salon in 1799 and was known for his portraits and genre scenes. artistic career genty's artistic style was influenced by his teacher jacques-louis david, who was a leading figure in t…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jean baptiste genty'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 jean baptiste genty'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.