Stuck
A Life Steeped in Myth and Symbol Franz Ritter von Stuck, a name that echoes through the halls of German art history, was more than just an artist; he was a cultural phenomenon, a “Prince of Art” as he became known during his lifetime. Born in 1863 in Tettenweis, a small village nestled in the Bavarian countryside, Stuck’s journey from a young caricature artist to a revered figure representing the height of Symbolism is a tale brimmin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Stuck'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 Stuck'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.
