19th Century
19th Century
Andrea Gastaldi
A Life in Turin Andrea Gastaldi lived his entire life within the bounds of Turin, Piedmont. Born on April 18, 1826, he emerged from a city that would become both his classroom and his professional home. His early training took place at the Accademia Albertina, where he studied under the guidance of Michele Cusa, Giovan Battista Biscarra, and Carlo Arienti. These formative years provided him with a formal, classical foundation that woul…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Andrea Gastaldi'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Andrea Gastaldi'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.