Early Modern

Marie Gabrielle Capet

Born 1761 Died 1818 Works span 1808–1808

Marie Gabrielle Capet: A Parisian Portraitist Capturing the Spirit of Her Time Marie Gabrielle Capet (1761 – 1818) stands as a testament to artistic ambition and perseverance within the restrictive confines of eighteenth-century French society. Born in Lyon, her early life remains shrouded in obscurity, yet her trajectory toward becoming one of Paris’s most celebrated neoclassical painters is undeniably remarkable—a story interwoven w…

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1808

first work

1808

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Marie Gabrielle Capet'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 Marie Gabrielle Capet'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.

Marie Gabrielle Capet

1761 – 1818

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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