Modern
Erich Heckel
Born 1883
Died 1970
Early Life and Formation of Die Brücke
Born: Döbeln, Germany (1883)
Erich Heckel was the son of a railway engineer, leading to frequent family moves during his childhood.
He studied architecture in Dresden but left after three terms.
A pivotal moment was meeting Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, and Fritz Bleyl, which led to the formation of Die Brücke ("The Bridge") in 1905.
Heckel served as the group's secretar…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Erich Heckel'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 Erich Heckel'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.
