Juan Gris
A Spanish Visionary of Cubism: The Life and Art of Juan Gris Born José Victoriano González-Pérez in Madrid in 1887, the artist who would become known as Juan Gris embarked on a journey that would place him among the most significant figures of early 20th-century art. His initial path wasn’t one immediately leading to canvas and brush; he pursued engineering at the School of Arts and Sciences, demonstrating an analytical mind that woul…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Juan Gris'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 Juan Gris'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.
