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Jean-Baptiste Greuze
A Life Etched in Sentiment: The World of Jean-Baptiste Greuze Born in the quiet Burgundian town of Tournus in 1725, Jean-Baptiste Greuze emerged as a pivotal figure in eighteenth-century French art. His story is one of remarkable ascent, fueled by an innate talent for capturing human emotion and a keen understanding of the burgeoning sentimental tastes of his era. Initially discouraged from pursuing artistic endeavors by his roofer fa…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jean-Baptiste Greuze'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 Greuze'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.
