19th Century
19th Century
Jo Koster
A Life of Color and Independence In the quiet streets of Kampen, a girl named Johanna Petronella Catharina Antoinetta Koster began a life that would eventually wander far beyond the borders of her Dutch birthplace. Born in 1868, she was the third of eight children, and the weight of responsibility arrived early when her father passed away during her youth. This loss shaped her path, driving her toward the pursuit of a profession that c…
14
dated works
1
chapters
1901
first work
1940
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Jo Koster'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 Jo Koster'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.