henry w. worthmann and john g. steinbach
Paul Gauguin: A Rebel’s Palette Paul Gauguin, a name synonymous with revolution in the art world, was more than just an artist; he was a provocateur, a wanderer, and a relentless seeker of authenticity. Born Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin in 1848 amidst the tumultuous backdrop of Europe's revolutionary year, his life unfolded as a dramatic tapestry woven with artistic experimentation, personal struggles, and a profound desire to escape the constraints of Western civilization. His journey, spanning from the bustling streets of Paris to the exotic shores of Tahiti, ultimately shaped an oeuvre that…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of henry w. worthmann and john g. steinbach's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
