19th Century

Carl Gustav Carus

Born 1789 Died 1869 Works span 1820–1835

The Polymath of the Romantic Soul Carl Gustav Carus stands as a singular, luminous figure in the tapestry of German history, a man whose intellect refused to be confined by the boundaries of a single discipline. Born in Leipzig in 1789, Carus was far more than a mere painter; he was a true polymath, navigating the intricate intersections of medicine, botany, geology, and psychology with equal mastery. His life unfolded during an era o…

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1820

first work

1835

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Carl Gustav Carus'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 Carl Gustav Carus'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.

Carl Gustav Carus

1789 – 1869

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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