19th Century

Franz von Defregger

Born 1835 Died 1921 Works span 1890–1890

Early Life and Artistic Awakening in the Tyrolean Landscape Franz von Defregger emerged from the rugged beauty of Tyrol, Austria, born on April 30, 1835, in the small hamlet of Strohn. His beginnings were steeped in the realities of rural life; his parents, Michael and Maria Defregger, were farmers who instilled in him a deep connection to the land. However, hardship marked his early years—a typhoid epidemic tragically claimed the liv…

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1890

first work

1890

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Franz von Defregger'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 Franz von Defregger'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.

Franz von Defregger

1835 – 1921

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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