François Théodore Rochard
A Parisian Origin and the London Move Paris, 1798. The birth of François Théodore Rochard marks the beginning of a life closely tied to the trajectory of his brother, Simon Jacques Rochard. While the family roots remain in France, the scene shifts abruptly around 1820. Following his brother's lead, François moves to London. This relocation places him directly within the heart of a thriving nineteenth-century art market. The transition…
The Lifeline
Scroll through François Théodore Rochard'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 François Théodore Rochard'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.
