19th Century

william wetmore story

Born 1819 Died 1895 Works span 1858–1865

Gustave Courbet: A Revolutionary of the Real Gustave Courbet, born in Ornans, eastern France, on June 10, 1819, and tragically dying in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, on December 31, 1877, was more than just a painter; he was a catalyst. A pivotal figure in the development of modern art, Courbet irrevocably challenged the established norms of the French Salon system and ushered in the era of Realism. His life story is intertwined with…

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1858

first work

1865

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through william wetmore story'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 william wetmore story'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.

william wetmore story

1819 – 1895

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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