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Oskar Kokoschka

1886 – 1980

Oskar Kokoschka
Modernismus
Modernismus

Oskar Kokoschka

Born 1886 Died 1980 Works span 1901–1966

A Life Etched in Expression: The World of Oskar Kokoschka Oskar Kokoschka, born on March 1, 1886, in Pöchlarn, Austria, was a figurehead of early Expressionism, an artist whose work pulsed with the anxieties and passions of a rapidly changing world. His life, marked by both intense personal drama and historical upheaval, became inextricably woven into the fabric of his art. From humble beginnings as the son of a goldsmith and a mother…

85
dated works
13
chapters
1901
first work
1966
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Oskar Kokoschka'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 Oskar Kokoschka'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.