Pierre Belay
The Parisian Transition The quiet streets of Quimperlé, France, provide the starting point for a life that would eventually find its pulse in the bustling heart of Paris. Born in 1890, Pierre Belay’s early years remain largely obscured by the shadows of history, yet his trajectory shifts decisively upon his demobilization from military service. By 1919, the move to Paris marks a fundamental change in his creative direction. He settles…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pierre Belay'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 Pierre Belay'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.