Modern

Christian Schad

Born 1894 Died 1982 Works span 1927–1929

Christian Schad: A Portraitist of Vienna and Berlin’s Disillusionment Christian Schad (1894-1982) stands as a singular figure in German art between the wars, embodying the spirit of Dada and New Objectivity while simultaneously navigating the complexities of artistic evolution. Born in Miesbach, Bavaria, to a lawyer father who fostered his creative ambitions throughout his life, Schad’s formative years instilled in him a humanist sens…

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1927

first work

1929

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Christian Schad'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 Christian Schad'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.

Christian Schad

1894 – 1982

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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