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István Farkas
István Farkas: A Lost Voice of the École de Paris István Farkas, a name largely absent from mainstream art history for decades, represents a poignant and compelling story of artistic talent tragically cut short by the horrors of the Holocaust. Born in Budapest in 1887 into a family deeply rooted in publishing—his father, József Wolfner, was the founder of Singer and Wolfner – Farkas’s early life was marked by both privilege and profo…
The Lifeline
Scroll through István Farkas'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 István Farkas'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.
