Early Modern

Nicolas Lancret

Born 1690 Died 1743 Works span 1720–1742

Nicolas Lancret: A Life in Rococo Charm Born: Paris, France (January 22, 1690) Died: Paris, France (September 14, 1743) Early Life and Training Nicolas Lancret's artistic journey began in Paris, where he was born in 1690. While detailed records of his early life are scarce, it is known that he received initial training under Pierre d’Ulin, a respected history painter. A pivotal moment arrived when he encountered the work of A…

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1720

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1742

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Nicolas Lancret'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 Nicolas Lancret'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.