Wilhelm Böttner
A Life Shaped by Travel and Tradition Born in Ziegenhain in 1752, Wilhelm Böttner began his path toward the brush at a young age. By fifteen, he was already studying under Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder at the Collegium Carolinum. This early training provided a foundation that would eventually lead him far beyond the borders of his home. His education was not confined to a single classroom; it was a series of movements across Eur…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wilhelm Böttner'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 Wilhelm Böttner'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.