19th Century
19th Century
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov: A Life in Romanticism Early Life and Training Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (born Karl Briullo) was born on December 23, 1799, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His father, Pavel Ivanovich Briullo, was an academician, woodcarver, and engraver of Huguenot descent, who instilled in young Karl a love for the arts. Bryullov’s artistic journey began under his father's guidance before he formally enrolled at the Imperial Schoo…
149
dated works
17
chapters
1811
first work
1852
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Karl Pavlovich Bryullov'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 Karl Pavlovich Bryullov'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.