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Lyonel Feininger

1871 – 1956

Lyonel Feininger
Modern
Modern

Lyonel Feininger

Born 1871 Died 1956 Works span 1909–1949

Early Life and Career: From Caricaturist to Fine Artist Birth and Family: Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was born on July 17, 1871, in New York City. His father, Karl Feininger, was a German-American violinist and composer, and his mother, Elizabeth Feininger, was an American singer. This artistic background significantly influenced his early development. Early Education and European Travels: In 1887, at the age of 16, Feininger…

10
dated works
3
chapters
1909
first work
1949
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Lyonel Feininger'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 Lyonel Feininger'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.