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Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
19th Century
19th Century

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Born 1793 Died 1865 Works span 1821–1865

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller entered the world in Vienna, Austria, on January 15, 1793, a period of significant societal shifts and artistic ferment. His early life was unfortunately marked by hardship; the untimely death of his father cast a shadow over the family’s fortunes, instilling in young Ferdinand an early awareness of life's precariousness—a theme that would later resonate deeply within his a…

22
dated works
9
chapters
1821
first work
1865
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller'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 Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller'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

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