Modern

Fernando de Szyszlo

Born 1925 Died 2017 Works span 1978–2000

Fernando de Szyszlo: Bridging Ancient Echoes and Modern Expression Fernando de Szyszlo (1925-2017) stands as a monumental figure in Peruvian art history, recognized for his pioneering role in establishing abstract expressionism within Latin America while simultaneously honoring the profound legacy of Andean culture. Born in Lima to a Peruvian mother of Spanish-Indian descent and a Polish father, Szyszlo’s formative years instilled in…

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1978

first work

2000

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Fernando de Szyszlo'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Fernando de Szyszlo'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.

Fernando de Szyszlo

1925 – 2017

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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