Jean Benner
Jean Benner (1836 – 1906): A Capri Legacy Jean Benner, born in Mulhouse, Alsace, in 1836, was a twin brother to Emmanuel Benner—a lineage inextricably linked to the burgeoning artistic landscape of late nineteenth-century France. Their father, Jean Benner-Fries, established them as designers at prominent mills and factories, providing a foundation for their subsequent pursuits in art. Recognizing his innate talent, Jean Benner diligen…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jean Benner'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 Jean Benner'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.