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Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

Born 1891 Died 1915 Works span 1912–1913

Henri Gaudier-Brzeska: Life and Legacy Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Henri Gaudier-Brzeska was born as Henri Gaudier in Saint-Jean-de-Braye, France, on October 4, 1891. He later adopted the surname of his lifelong companion, Sophie Brzeska. His father was a carpenter, an influence that would profoundly shape his approach to sculpture. Initially self-taught, Gaudier moved to London in 1910 with Sophie, seeking artistic opportuniti…

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1912

first work

1913

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Henri Gaudier-Brzeska'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Henri Gaudier-Brzeska'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.

Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

1891 – 1915

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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