Louis de Planet
The Scholar and the Brush Born in Toulouse, France, Marie Francois Xavier Louis de Planet lived a life defined by a dual pursuit of law and aesthetics. While his family roots were tied to the legal profession through his father, Xavier de Planet, the young man found himself drawn toward the studios of the Beaux-Arts. He did not abandon his legal studies immediately, instead navigating the rigorous demands of law alongside the discipli…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Louis de Planet'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 Louis de Planet'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.