maria anna angelika kauffmann
early life and career maria anna angelika kauffmann, a swiss neoclassical painter, was born in chur, switzerland in 1741. her life's work would take her to the heights of success in london and rome, marking her as one of the founding members of the royal academy in london in 1768. artistic achievements primarily remembered as a history painter, kauffmann's skillset extended far beyond this genre. she was also an accomplished portraitis…
The Lifeline
Scroll through maria anna angelika kauffmann'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 maria anna angelika kauffmann'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.