Claude Monet
The Early Life of Claude Monet To understand the mechanics of modern perception, one must look at the specific, often turbulent, origins of Claude Monet. Born on 14 November 1840 in Paris, France, he was the second son of Claude-Adolphe Monet and Louise-Justine Aubrée Monet. His entry into the world was marked by a formal baptism on 20 May 1841 at Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, Paris, where he was recorded under the name Oscar-Claude. This ea…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Claude Monet'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Claude Monet'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.