19th Century
19th Century
Frederick Gottwald
Early Life, Family and Artistic Training Frederick Gottwald entered the world on August 15, 1858, in the Austrian Empire. Born to Frederick and Caroline Grosse Gottwald, he was only an infant when his family made the move to Cleveland, Ohio. This transition from the Austrian Empire to the American Midwest would set the stage for a life deeply rooted in the growing artistic community of Cleveland. His formal introduction to the brush…
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dated works
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chapters
1900
first work
1920
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Frederick Gottwald'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 Frederick Gottwald'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.