Anton Grassi
Anton Grassi (Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur): A Life in Porcelain Born: Vienna, Austria, 1755 Died: 1807 Anton Grassi was an Austrian artist renowned for his exceptional skill as a porcelain painter at the Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur (Vienna Porcelain Manufactory). His legacy is intertwined with the history of this esteemed institution, particularly its early years before it became imperial property. While detailed records of his e…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Anton Grassi'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 Anton Grassi'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.
