Mikhail Larionov
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Mikhail Fiodorovich Larionov, born in 1881 in Tiraspol, a city then within the Russian Empire (now Moldova), emerged as a pivotal figure in the tumultuous landscape of early 20th-century Russian art. His initial artistic training was somewhat unconventional; he briefly studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture but found its academic rigor stifling. He gravitated instead tow…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mikhail Larionov'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 Mikhail Larionov'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.