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charles cressent

1685 – 1768

charles cressent
Early Modern
Early Modern

charles cressent

Born 1685 Died 1768 Works span 1750–1750

early life and training charles cressent, a french furniture-maker, sculptor, and fondeur-ciseleur, was born in 1685. he was the second son of françois cressent, sculpteur du roi, and grandson of charles cressent, a furniture-maker from amiens who also became a sculptor. this lineage played a significant role in shaping charles' artistic inclinations. artistic career charles cressent's work is closely associated with the régence style,…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through charles cressent'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 charles cressent'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.