Max Liebermann
A Life Immersed in Light: The World of Max Liebermann Max Liebermann, a name synonymous with the vibrant and nuanced development of Impressionism in Germany, was born on July 20, 1847, in Berlin. His early life, steeped in the comforts of a prosperous Jewish family – his father a successful textile manufacturer – seemed destined for a path far removed from the artistic realm. However, a deliberate shift towards intellectual pursuits a…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Max Liebermann'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 Max Liebermann'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.