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Egon Schiele

1890 – 1918

Egon Schiele
Modern
Modern

Egon Schiele

Born 1890 Died 1918 Works span 1905–1919

A Life Forged in Expression Egon Schiele’s life, a turbulent and intensely personal journey, unfolded from 1890 to 1918 within the vibrant yet often unsettling landscape of Vienna. Born in Tulln an der Donau, Austria, his early years were shadowed by profound loss – the death of his father due to syphilis at just fourteen, followed tragically by the demise of his sister Elvira. Raised initially by his mother and later under the watchf…

327
dated works
174
chapters
1905
first work
1919
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Egon Schiele'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 Egon Schiele'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.