René Richard
The Architect of Ancient Time: The Life and Legacy of Edwin Richard Thiele In the vast, dusty corridors of biblical history, where names of kings and dates of conquests often blur into a nebulous haze of antiquity, the work of Edwin Richard Thiele emerges as a beacon of precision and clarity. Born in Chicago in 1895, Thiele was not merely a scholar but a meticulous reconstructor of lost eras. His life was a profound tapestry woven fro…
The Lifeline
Scroll through René Richard'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 René Richard'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.