19th Century
19th Century
Jacob Henricus Maris
Early Life and Training Born: August 25, 1837, The Hague, Netherlands Died: August 7, 1899, Karlsbad Maris began his artistic journey with lessons from J.A.B. Stroebel (1849-1852), laying the foundation for his future career. He formally studied at the Hague Academy of Art from 1850 to 1853, honing his skills and developing a nascent artistic style. A pivotal moment arrived when an art dealer recognized Maris's talent and arrange…
74
dated works
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chapters
1860
first work
1899
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jacob Henricus Maris'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 Jacob Henricus Maris'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.