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Gustave Caillebotte
A Parisian of the New Age: The Life and Art of Gustave Caillebotte Gustave Caillebotte, born in Paris in 1848, was an artist uniquely positioned to witness and capture the dramatic transformations sweeping through his city. His father, Martial Caillebotte, a successful textile businessman and judge, provided Gustave with both financial stability and a privileged vantage point—allowing him to observe firsthand the burgeoning modernity…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Gustave Caillebotte'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 Gustave Caillebotte'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.
