Paul Sérusier
The Pont-Aven Period and The Talisman The summer of 1888 changed the trajectory of Paul Sérusier's career when he traveled to Pont-Aven. He joined a small circle of artists operating around Paul Gauguin, a move that shifted his focus away from academic traditions. This period was defined by a rejection of realistic depiction in favor of something more structural and direct. By moving into this group, Sérusier moved toward a style that…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Paul Sérusier'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 Paul Sérusier'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.