19th Century
19th Century
Cornelia Scheffer
Early Life, Family and Training Born in Paris, France, on 29 July 1830, Cornelia Scheffer entered a world deeply shaped by the creative spirit of her father, the artist Ary Scheffer. Her earliest years were spent away from the bustling streets of the capital, as she was initially raised in the quiet of the countryside. This early seclusion was interrupted when she reached the age of six, at which time she was entrusted to the care of…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Cornelia Scheffer'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 Cornelia Scheffer'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
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