Tarsila do Amaral
A Brazilian Visionary: The Life and Art of Tarsila do Amaral Tarsila do Amaral emerged as a pivotal figure in the vibrant tapestry of early 20th-century Brazilian art, a painter who dared to distill the essence of her nation’s identity onto canvas with bold colors and an innovative spirit. Born on September 1, 1886, in Capivari, São Paulo, into a prosperous coffee-producing family, Tarsila's upbringing afforded her opportunities uncom…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Tarsila do Amaral'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 Tarsila do Amaral'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.
