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Benjamin West
Benjamin West : Pionnier de l'Art Américain Né: 10 octobre 1738, Springfield, États-Unis d'Amérique Décédé: 11 mars 1820 Jeunesse et Développement Artistique Benjamin West est né dans une famille modeste à Springfield, en Pennsylvanie. Son père tenait une auberge, et la famille déménagea plus tard à Newtown Square. West a manifesté un talent artistique remarquable dès son jeune âge, apprenant apparemment des techn…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Benjamin West'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 Benjamin West'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.
