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Cyril Colnik

1871 – 1958

Cyril Colnik
Modern
Modern

Cyril Colnik

Born 1871 Died 1958 Works span 1893–1955

Cyril Colnik: The Tiffany of Wrought Iron Cyril Colnik (1871-1958) stands as a singular figure in American decorative arts, earning the moniker “The Tiffany of wrought iron” – an accolade reflecting his unparalleled mastery of this challenging medium and his contribution to Milwaukee’s architectural heritage. Born in Vienna, Austria, Colnik's early life was marked by a fascination with metalworking, shaping his artistic trajectory tow…

16
dated works
1
chapters
1893
first work
1955
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Cyril Colnik'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 Cyril Colnik'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.