Carolus-Duran
Carolus-Duran: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Born: Charles Auguste Émile Durand on July 4, 1837, in Lille, France. His early artistic training began with lessons from local sculptor Augustin-Phidias Cadet de Beaupré at the Académie de Lille. He furthered his education under François Souchon, a student of Jacques-Louis David, focusing on painting techniques. In 1853, he moved to Paris and adopted the name “Carolus-D…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Carolus-Duran'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 Carolus-Duran'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.