19th Century
19th Century
Gottfried Lindauer
early life and background gottfried lindauer, a czech and new zealand artist, was born in pilsen, czech republic in 1839. his life's work would later become an integral part of new zealand's art history, particularly through his portraits of māori people. artistic career and notable works lindauer's artistic career is marked by his prolific output, with a focus on portraiture. his subjects often included māori people, which showcased h…
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dated works
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chapters
1850
first work
1914
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Gottfried Lindauer'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 Gottfried Lindauer'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.