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Lyonel Feininger

Born 1871 Died 1956 Works span 1909–1949

Frühe Jahre und Karriere: Vom Karikaturisten zum Feinkünstler Geburt und Familie: Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger wurde am 17. Juli 1871 in New York City geboren. Sein Vater, Karl Feininger, war ein deutsch-amerikanischer Geiger und Komponist, und seine Mutter, Elizabeth Feininger, eine amerikanische Sängerin. Dieser künstlerische Hintergrund beeinflusste seine frühe Entwicklung maßgeblich. Frühzeitige Ausbildung und Reisen nach…

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1909

first work

1949

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Lyonel Feininger'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 Lyonel Feininger'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.