19th Century
19th Century
Mathieu Barathier
A Life Rooted in Narbonne Mathieu Barathier began his life in the French city of Narbonne, where he first learned the foundations of his craft under Jacques Gamelin. This early training provided the groundwork for a career that would eventually lead him to the heart of the Parisian art scene. In Paris, he sought further instruction from Jacques-Louis David, a period that brought him into close contact with the Neoclassical tradition. H…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mathieu Barathier'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 Mathieu Barathier'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.