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Théodore Géricault
A Life Forged in Romantic Fire Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault, a name that echoes through the annals of French art history, was born into a world poised on the cusp of dramatic transformation. Emerging from Rouen in 1791, his early years unfolded amidst the reverberations of revolution and the burgeoning ambitions of Napoleon’s reign. Though inheriting a comfortable existence through his family's legal and business endeavors – in…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Théodore Géricault'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 Théodore Géricault'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.
