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Max Jacob

1876 – 1944

Max Jacob
Modern
Modern

Max Jacob

Born 1876 Died 1944 Works span 1927–1930

Max Jacob: Life and Legacy Max Jacob (French: [maks ʒakɔb]; July 12, 1876 – March 5, 1944) was a French poet, painter, writer, and critic. A pivotal figure in the early 20th-century avant-garde, he served as an important link between Symbolism and Surrealism. Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Born in Quimper, Brittany, France, Jacob spent his childhood immersed in the region’s culture. He initially pursued studies at the Paris Colo…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1927
first work
1930
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Max Jacob'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Max Jacob'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.