Fanny Geefs

1807 – 1883

Fanny Geefs
19th Century
19th Century

Fanny Geefs

Born 1807 Died 1883 Works span 1837–1837

Early Life, Family and Training Born Isabelle Marie Françoise Corr, Fanny Geefs was a Belgian painter of Irish descent. Her origins remain a matter of slight historical ambiguity, with records suggesting her birth occurred in either Dublin or Brussels. She was the sister of the Irish engraver Erin Corr, and her early years were marked by an early inclination toward the visual arts. By the time she reached adulthood, she had already be…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Fanny Geefs'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Fanny Geefs'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

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