19th Century
19th Century
Maxime Maufra
Maxime Emile Louis Maufra: A Painter of Light and Atmosphere Maxime Emile Louis Maufra (1861 – 1918) stands as a prominent figure in French landscape painting, particularly renowned for his masterful depiction of Breton coastal vistas and marine scenes. Born in Nantes on May 17th, he embarked on an artistic journey largely self-taught, nurtured by the encouragement of fellow artists from Nantes—Charles Leduc and Alfred Leduc—and influ…
141
dated works
9
chapters
1880
first work
1918
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Maxime Maufra'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 Maxime Maufra'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.