Caspar David Friedrich
A Solitary Vision: The Life and Art of Caspar David Friedrich Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) var en dansk romantisk maler, hvis kunst prægede den første halvdel af det 19. århundrede og efterlod sig et varigt aftryk på kunsthistorien. Hans arbejde udtrykte dybe følelser om menneskets forhold til naturen og søgte at fange essensen af det sublime – en følelse af ærefrygt og ydmyghed over for verdens størrelse og kompleksitet. Friedr…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Caspar David Friedrich'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Caspar David Friedrich'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.