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David D’Angers
A Legacy Forged in Stone: The Life and Art of Pierre-Jean David d’Angers Born in Angers, France, in 1789, Pierre-Jean David embarked on his artistic journey steeped in the republican fervor that would characterize much of his life and work. Initially apprenticed to a local wood carver – his father – young David swiftly demonstrated an aptitude for sculpting that propelled him towards greater ambitions. He arrived in Paris in 1808, a c…
The Lifeline
Scroll through David D’Angers'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 David D’Angers'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.
