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Arnold Böcklin
Early Life and Training Arnold Böcklin, a name synonymous with haunting beauty and profound melancholy, was born on October 16, 1827, in Basel, Switzerland—a city steeped in history and artistic tradition. His father, Christian Frederick Böcklin, descended from an old family connected to the silk trade, while his mother, Ursula Lippe, hailed from the same city as well. From a young age, Arnold displayed a keen interest in art, enrolli…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Arnold Böcklin'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 Arnold Böcklin'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.
