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Richard Gerstl

1883 – 1908

Richard Gerstl
Modern
Modern

Richard Gerstl

Born 1883 Died 1908 Works span 1902–1908

Richard Gerstl: A Tragic Pioneer of Expressionism Born: Vienna, Austria (1883) Died: Vienna, Austria (1908) Richard Gerstl was an Austrian painter and draughtsman whose brief but intense career placed him at the forefront of early Expressionism. Despite achieving little recognition during his lifetime, he is now considered a pivotal figure in Viennese modern art, known for his psychologically insightful portraits and landscapes…

63
dated works
3
chapters
1902
first work
1908
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Richard Gerstl'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 Richard Gerstl'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.