Juan Gris
Early Life, Family and Training Born José Victoriano González-Pérez on March 23, 1887, in Madrid, Spain, the man who would become known as Juan Gris grew up in a large, busy household. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children. His father, Gregorio Gonzalez, was a prosperous businessman, and the family environment provided a stable foundation during his formative years in the Spanish capital. His early education took a technical tur…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Juan Gris'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 Juan Gris'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.