Modern
gerrit thomas rietveld
Born 1888
Died 1964
Gerrit Rietveld: Pioneer of Geometric Abstraction and Functional Modernism
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld (1888 – 1964) stands as a monumental figure in Dutch architectural history and a pivotal innovator within the De Stijl movement. Born in Utrecht, Netherlands, his formative years instilled in him a deep appreciation for craftsmanship honed by his father’s trade as a joiner—a skill that would profoundly inform his groundbreaking designs.…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through gerrit thomas rietveld'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
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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