Mikhail Vrubel
Early Life and Education Mikhail Aleksandrovich Vrubel, a figure of profound intensity and captivating beauty, was born on March 17, 1856, in Omsk, Siberia—a city steeped in the vastness and rugged spirit of Russia. His lineage traced back to a noble family, carrying within it echoes of Polish heritage through his father’s ancestry, while his mother, hailing from Denmark, contributed a touch of European refinement. This complex blend…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mikhail Vrubel'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 Mikhail Vrubel'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.