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Alexandre Roux: The Parisian Cabinetmaker Who Shaped American Style Born in the heart of Paris in 1813, Alexandre Roux’s journey from a skilled craftsman to a celebrated furniture maker in New York City is a testament to ambition, talent, and an astute understanding of evolving aesthetic tastes. Initially trained within the traditional workshops of his native France, Roux’s career took a pivotal turn when he immigrated to America in…
The Lifeline
Scroll through alexandre roux'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 alexandre roux'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.
