Henri Rousseau
Henri Julien Félix Rousseau: A Life in Art Early Life and Background Born on May 21, 1844, in Laval, France, Henri Julien Félix Rousseau led an unconventional life before becoming a renowned artist. His early years were marked by modest circumstances; his father was a tinsmith, and Rousseau himself worked various jobs throughout his youth. He received some formal education, showing aptitude for drawing, but ultimately pursued a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Henri Rousseau'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 Henri Rousseau'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.