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hugo wilhelm erfurth

Born 1874 Died 1948 Works span 1912–1912

hugo wilhelm erfurth, a german photographer, left an indelible mark on the world of photography. born on october 14, 1874, in halle, german empire, erfurth's work continues to inspire and influence photographers to this day. early life and education erfurth's artistic journey began with studying painting at the dresden academy of fine arts. however, it was during his apprenticeship with wilhelm höffer that he discovered his true callin…

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1912

first work

1912

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through hugo wilhelm erfurth'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 hugo wilhelm erfurth'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.

hugo wilhelm erfurth

1874 – 1948

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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