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george forster

1817 – 1896

george forster
19th Century
19th Century

george forster

Born 1817 Died 1896 Works span 1840–1886

George Forster: A Bavarian Master of Delicate Still Life George Forster (1817-1896) stands as a quietly influential figure in 19th-century German art, particularly celebrated for his exquisitely rendered still lifes that embody the Romantic spirit’s fascination with observation and reverence for the natural world. Born in Bavaria, he emerged from a family steeped in artistic tradition – his father was a portrait painter – providing hi…

16
dated works
1
chapters
1840
first work
1886
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through george forster'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

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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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