Early Modern

jean-baptiste boulard

Born 1725 Died 1789 Works span 1785–1785

Jean-Baptiste Greuze: The Painter of Human Emotion Born in the modest town of Tournus, Burgundy, in 1725, Jean-Baptiste Greuze’s artistic journey began far from the grand salons and established academies of Paris. His father, a roofer, recognized his son's innate talent early on, defying societal expectations to allow young Greuze to pursue his passion for painting. Initially mentored by Charles Grandon in Lyon, Greuze honed his skill…

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1785

first work

1785

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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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.

jean-baptiste boulard

1725 – 1789

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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