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Nicholas Chevalier
early life and career Nicholas Chevalier, born May 9, 1828, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was the son of Louis Chevalier, who oversaw the estates of Prince de Wittgenstein in Russia. His mother was Russian. From a young age, he demonstrated an aptitude for art, nurtured by his father’s encouragement and influenced by the artistic fervor of the era. In 1845, Nicholas embarked on his formal artistic education journey, traveling to Lausann…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Nicholas Chevalier'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 Nicholas Chevalier'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.
