Louis Pasteur
Early Life and Education Born: December 27, 1822, in Dole, Jura, France Died: September 28, 1895 Louis Pasteur was an average student initially but displayed a keen interest in art, particularly drawing and painting. He attended primary school in 1831 and later entered secondary school at the collège d'Arbois. In 1839, he enrolled in a boarding school in Paris but returned to Arbois due to homesickness. He studied philosop…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Louis Pasteur'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 Louis Pasteur'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.