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adolf wölfli

1864 – 1930

adolf wölfli
19th Century
19th Century

adolf wölfli

Born 1864 Died 1930 Works span 1921–1929

Adolf Wölfli: The Visionary Artist Born From Trauma Adolf Wölfli (1864 – 1930) stands as a singular figure in the history of art, recognized primarily for his pioneering role in establishing the concept of Art Brut—a term coined by Jean Dubuffet to describe artwork created outside the mainstream artistic establishment, often by individuals with mental illness or social exclusion. His oeuvre transcends conventional categorization, pres…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1921
first work
1929
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through adolf wölfli'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 adolf wölfli'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.