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Modern
Jaroslav Augusta
Early Life, Family and Training Born on 4 September 1878 in Humpolec near Pelhřimov, Jaroslav Augusta was raised in a household shaped by local commerce. His father, Petr Augusta, worked as a merchant, providing a stable foundation for a family that would eventually see artistic inclinations emerge in more than one child. His younger brother, Karel Augusta, would follow a similar path, eventually establishing himself as a painter in hi…
5
dated works
1
chapters
1905
first work
1910
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jaroslav Augusta'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 Jaroslav Augusta'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.