Kees Franse
The Form of the Apple The shape of an apple recurs in the work of Cornelis Franse, known to many as Kees Franse. It is a recurring motif that bridges his various disciplines, appearing in woodcuts, lithographs, and even as a wooden sculpture. Born in Oud-Beijerland, his hands moved between the heavy weight of sculpture and the delicate precision of graphic arts. He was a man of many mediums, working as a sculptor, lithographer, wall pa…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Kees Franse'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Kees Franse'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.