Koos de Bruin
A Life Forged in Gouda Born in Gouda, Netherlands, on 31 December 1941, Koos de Bruin’s early years were marked by a departure from the traditional path. After a difficult childhood, he left home at fourteen, finding work as a road worker and truck driver to sustain himself. It was during these long hours and evening shifts that his inclination toward art began to take a firm hold. He eventually sought formal training at the Royal Acad…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Koos de Bruin'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 Koos de Bruin'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.