Marie-Félix Parmentier
Marie-Félix Parmentier: A Life in Historical Realism Born: Paris, France (1821) Died: 1883, Paris, France Marie-Félix Parmentier was a French painter known for her depictions of historical subjects, particularly those focusing on the lives and struggles of peasants and workers. Born in Paris in 1821, she came from a family with connections to the art world; her father, Nicolas Félix Parmentier, was a commissaire-priseur (auc…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Marie-Félix Parmentier'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 Marie-Félix Parmentier'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.