Anton von Werner
Early Life and Education Born: Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, May 9, 1843 Died: Berlin, Germany, January 4, 1915 Family Background: Son of a carpenter; his family was ennobled in 1701. Early Training: Began an apprenticeship as a decorative painter in 1857. Formal Education: Studied at the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin (1860-1862) and then at the Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe (1862-1866). Karlsruhe Influences: Studied…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Anton von Werner'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Anton von Werner'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.
