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Jean Huber
Jean Huber (1744–1786): A Pioneer of Silhouette Art and Voltaire’s Companion Jean Huber, born in Geneva in 1721, was a multifaceted Swiss artist whose legacy extends beyond mere painting—he championed the innovative silhouette art form and cultivated an enduring friendship with Voltaire. His life unfolded against the backdrop of Enlightenment Switzerland, shaping him into a prolific painter, silhouettiste, soldier, politician, and aut…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jean Huber'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Jean Huber'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.
