franz hegi
Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of the German Landscape Caspar David Friedrich, born in 1774 in the windswept Baltic town of Greifswald, wasn’t merely a painter; he was a translator of experience. His life, marked by profound personal loss and an intense connection to nature, became inextricably woven into the fabric of his art – a body of work that continues to resonate with viewers today as a poignant exploration of spirituality, s…
The Lifeline
Scroll through franz hegi'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 franz hegi'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.
