19th Century
19th Century
Auguste Pointelin
The Soul of the Landscape: The Life and Vision of Auguste Emmanuel Pointelin Born in 1839 amidst the rolling hills of Mont sous Vaudrey, Auguste Emmanuel Pointelin emerged from a humble lineage of winemakers and lemonade vendors in Arbois. While his roots were firmly planted in the soil of Franche-Comté, his artistic spirit was destined to wander far beyond the Jura mountains. His early years were shaped by a profound connection to th…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Auguste Pointelin'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 Auguste Pointelin'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.