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Adalbert Stifter

1805 – 1868

Adalbert Stifter
19th Century
19th Century

Adalbert Stifter

Born 1805 Died 1868 Works span 1823–1855

Early Years and Bohemian Roots Adalbert Stifter, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his literary contemporaries, nevertheless holds a significant place within the landscape of 19th-century German literature. Born in Oberplan, a small village nestled in what is now the Czech Republic – Bohemia at the time – on October 23, 1805, Stifter’s early life was profoundly shaped by the quiet rhythms of rural existence and the loss of…

10
dated works
3
chapters
1823
first work
1855
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Adalbert Stifter'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 Adalbert Stifter'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.