André Masson
André Masson: En Pioner i Surrealismens og Abstraksjonskunstens Tid André Masson, født den 4. januar 1896 i Balagny-sur-Thérain utenfor Paris, var en kunstner hvis navn er sterkt knyttet til både surrealismen og utviklingen av abstraksjon i det 20. århundres kunst. Hans liv var preget av en dyp forbindelse med naturen, en turbulent tid i europeisk historie, og et urokkelig engasjement for å utforske de mørke og ofte voldsomme dybdene…
The Lifeline
Scroll through André Masson'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 André Masson'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.