19th Century
19th Century
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet
Nicolas Toussaint Charlet: A Voice of the Veteran and a Master of Lithography Born in Paris in 1792, Nicolas Toussaint Charlet’s life was inextricably linked to the tumultuous events of post-revolutionary France. His father, a dragoon serving in the Republican army, tragically died in service, leaving his widow, Madame Charlet, and young Nicolas facing profound poverty. Remarkably, this hardship fueled her determination; she secured h…
8
dated works
3
chapters
1817
first work
1845
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Nicolas Toussaint Charlet'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 Nicolas Toussaint Charlet'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.