19th Century

Juan Manuel Blanes

Born 1830 Died 1901 Works span 1865–1895

Juan Manuel Blanes: A Chronicle of Uruguayan Identity Juan Manuel Blanes (1830-1901) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Uruguayan art, often considered its founder and a master of Realism. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, his life was inextricably linked to the nation’s turbulent political landscape and its evolving sense of national identity. Raised primarily by his mother after his father's early death, Blanes developed an ear…

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1865

first work

1895

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Juan Manuel Blanes'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 Juan Manuel Blanes'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.

Juan Manuel Blanes

1830 – 1901

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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