Moderne

Jacob Epstein

Born 1880 Died 1959 Works span 1914–1953

Jacob Epstein: Ein Pionier der modernen Bildhauerei Jacob Epstein, geboren im November 1880 in New York City, war ein Mann von außergewöhnlicher Intensität und unerschütterlichem Willen. Seine frühen Jahre waren geprägt von Widrigkeiten – Krankheit und finanzielle Notlagen prägten seine Kindheit. Trotz dieser Herausforderungen entwickelte er eine tiefe Leidenschaft für die Kunst und begann sein künstlerisches Schicksal in den Vereinig…

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1914

first work

1953

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Jacob Epstein'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 Jacob Epstein'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.