The Masters · Chromatic Profile
Hugues
Taraval
1729
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1785
· Early Modern
Hugues Taraval: A Pioneer of Rococo Decoration Hugues Taraval (1729-1785) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 18th century France, particularly renowned for his contributions to decorative arts and mythological painting. Born in Paris amidst the burgeoning fervor of the Baroque era, …
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The Palette Genome
A portrait built from Hugues Taraval's own colours
Every 17 approved work contributes its dominant tone to a single flowing field. Sorted along the hue wheel, the strip reads as a smooth spectrum. Click any band to reveal its full four-colour palette.
← Cool · Shadow
Warm · Earth
Gold · Light →
Bands follow the hue wheel; visually identical tones are merged.
Four-Colour Decomposition
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The Chromatic Knot
Every painting, placed on the hue wheel
Each dot is a work — its angle set by hue, its distance from the centre by saturation. Hover a dot to see the painting.
Reading the Genome
The signature, in numbers
The Source Works
Where the colour came from
Up to 24 paintings representing the most frequent palette tones — each shown with its dominant colours.