Early Modern
Early Modern
Jean-François Oeben
early life and career jean-françois oeben, a german ébéniste (cabinetmaker) by profession, was born in paris in 1721. despite being of german origin, his career flourished in the heart of france, where he worked for the aristocracy and the royal court. notable works and clients * jean-françois oeben's most notable work includes a roll-top desk, known as the bureau du roi, made for louis xv. this piece showcases his mastery of marquetry with intricate designs. * he worked for madame de pompadour, a prominent figure in french society, further solidifying his reputation among the aristocracy. ar…
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An Interactive Constellation
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Jean-François Oeben's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
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Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.