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Willi Baumeister

1889 – 1955

Willi Baumeister
Modern
Modern

Willi Baumeister

Born 1889 Died 1955 Works span 1955–1955

Willi Baumeister: A Pioneer of German Modernism Willi Baumeister, born in Stuttgart in 1889 and passing away in 1955, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of German modern art. More than simply a painter, he was a multifaceted artist—a scenic designer, an influential art professor, and a skilled typographer – whose diverse practice reflects the dynamic artistic landscape of the early to mid-20th century. His career spanned de…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Willi Baumeister'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 Willi Baumeister'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.