Maurice de Vlaminck
Early Life and Career Born: April 4, 1876, Paris, France Died: October 11, 1958 Maurice de Vlaminck was born in Paris to a Flemish father who taught violin and a mother from Lorraine who taught piano. This musical upbringing influenced his artistic sensibility. He began painting relatively late in life, around the age of 20. Initially self-taught, he developed a passionate and instinctive approach to art. The Fauvist Movemen…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Maurice de Vlaminck'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 Maurice de Vlaminck'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.