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Josef Kriehuber

1800 – 1876

Josef Kriehuber
19th Century
19th Century

Josef Kriehuber

Born 1800 Died 1876 Works span 1825–1874

A Chronicler of Viennese Society: The Life and Art of Josef Kriehuber Born in Vienna on December 14th, 1800, Josef Kriehuber occupies a unique position within Austrian art history. He wasn’t striving for grand historical narratives or mythological allegories; instead, his artistic vision focused intently on the intimate details of everyday life, making him an unparalleled chronicler of 19th-century Viennese society through the burgeon…

114
dated works
5
chapters
1825
first work
1874
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Josef Kriehuber'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 Josef Kriehuber'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.