norman garstin
Claude Monet: Capturing the Ephemeral Light of Impressionism Oscar-Claude Monet, born in Le Havre, Normandy, on November 14, 1840, wasn’t initially destined for a life immersed in paint and canvas. His father, a grocery store owner, envisioned a more practical career for his son – one involving commerce. However, from a young age, Claude displayed an undeniable passion for art, nurtured by the influence of Eugène Boudin, a local arti…
The Lifeline
Scroll through norman garstin'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 norman garstin'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.