19. Jahrhundert

Caspar David Friedrich

Born 1774 Died 1840 Works span 1797–1840

frühes Leben und Karriere Caspar David Friedrich, eine bedeutende Figur der deutschen Romantik, wurde am 5. September 1774 in Greifswald, damals Teil Pommeraniens (Schweden), geboren. Seine prägenden Jahre waren von einer natürlichen Neigung zum Kunstschaffen geprägt, die ihn dazu veranlasste, an der Universität Leipzig und später in Kopenhagen zu studieren. Künstlerischer Stil und Themen Friedrichs Werk ist durch den tiefgründigen Ein…

103

dated works

chapters

1797

first work

1840

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Caspar David Friedrich'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 Caspar David Friedrich'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.