19th Century
19th Century
Félix Vallotton
A Life Bridging Worlds: Félix Vallotton and the Fin de Siècle Félix Édouard Vallotton, born in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1865, was an artist whose work embodies the complex spirit of the *fin de siècle*. He navigated a path between his Swiss roots and the vibrant artistic milieu of Paris, ultimately becoming a pivotal figure in the development of modern art. His early life, steeped in the conservative Protestant values of his family—hi…
331
dated works
90
chapters
1871
first work
1925
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Félix Vallotton'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 Félix Vallotton'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.