Early Modern
Early Modern
Lebelle
The Life and Work of Lebelle Lebelle, also known as Jean François Lebelle, was a French painter born in 1768. Throughout his life, he remained active in the art of his homeland until his death in Paris on February 3, 1851. His artistic legacy is represented in our collection by a notable work from 1818 titled The Palais des Tuileries, seen from the gardens, current 1st arrondissement. This piece is held within the Carnavalet Museum,…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lebelle'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 Lebelle'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.