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george roux

1853 – 1929

george roux
19th Century
19th Century

george roux

Born 1853 Died 1929 Works span 1890–1890

George Roux (1853–1929): Pioneer of Symbolism and Enduring Legacy in Verne’s Illustrations George Roux (1853–1929) stands as a singular figure in the history of French illustration, indelibly linked to the monumental achievement of Jules Verne's *Les Voyages extraordinaires*. More than simply reproducing Verne’s fantastical narratives visually, Roux imbued them with a profound symbolic depth that continues to fascinate scholars and co…

86
dated works
1
chapters
1890
first work
1890
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through george roux'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 george roux'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.