Early Modern

Johann Gottfried Schadow

Born 1764 Died 1850 Works span 1785–1826

Johann Gottfried Schadow: A Life in Sculpture Born: Berlin, Germany (1764) Died: 1850 Johann Gottfried Schadow was a prominent German Prussian sculptor who left an indelible mark on the art world. Born in Berlin to a poor tailor, his early life took a remarkable turn when he became an apprentice to Antoine Tassaert, a renowned sculptor patronized by Frederick the Great. This mentorship proved pivotal, though it also led to a dra…

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1785

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1826

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Johann Gottfried Schadow'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 Johann Gottfried Schadow'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

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Johann Gottfried Schadow

1764 – 1850

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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