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Wilhelm von Schadow
19th Century
19th Century

Wilhelm von Schadow

Born 1789 Died 1862 Works span 1838–1838

Early Life and Education Born: Berlin, Germany, September 7, 1789 Family Background: Son of the renowned sculptor Johann Gottfried Schadow. Early Training: Received initial drawing lessons from his father. Subsequently studied painting under Weitsch. Military Service: Served as a soldier in 1806-1807. The Roman Period and the Nazarene Movement Travel to Rome (1810): Traveled with his brother Rudolph to Rome, becoming part…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Wilhelm von Schadow'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 Wilhelm von Schadow'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.