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étienne levasseur
the life and works of a french cabinetmaker étienne levasseur, a renowned french cabinetmaker, was born in paris in 1721 and passed away in 1798. he is celebrated for his exceptional work in the louis xvi style, which defined the era's furniture making. early life and training admitted to the guild of cabinetmakers in 1766, étienne levasseur specialized in boulle furniture, restoring and re-creating some of his works. his use of exotic…
The Lifeline
Scroll through étienne levasseur'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 étienne levasseur'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.
