19th Century
19th Century
Josep Berga i Boix
Introduction: The Landscape Soul of Olot Josep Berga i Boix (October 25, 1837 – October 8, 1914) stands as a pivotal figure in Catalan landscape painting and the establishment of the Olot School. Born to peasant laborers in La Pinya, Garrotxa, his artistic journey began unexpectedly—fueled by the encouragement of monks and fostered by exposure to his parents’ employer's farmhouse—a formative experience that ignited an enduring passion…
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1877
first work
1902
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Josep Berga i Boix'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 Josep Berga i Boix'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.