A Life in Montpellier Born in Montpellier, France, Charles Paulin François Matet was a painter, lithographer, teacher, and curator. He began his artistic training under his father, Antoine François Matet, before moving to Paris to study under Louis Hersent. A prominent figure in the art scene of Montpellier, he served as a professor at the school of fine arts in the city starting in 1827. In 1837, he succeeded François-Xavier Fabre as…
Scroll through Charles Matet'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.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Charles Matet's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.