Early Modern
Early Modern
Ludvík Kohl
A Life in Lines and Light Born in Prague in 1746, Ludvík Kohl entered a world of craftsmanship, the son of an engraver and the descendant of sculptors. His early years in Malá Strana were shaped by the rigorous discipline of the Piarist school and private instruction under Norbert Grund. This foundation allowed him to move beyond simple draftsmanship into the complex realms of etching and painting. He was a man of many roles: a teache…
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1814
first work
1816
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ludvík Kohl'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 Ludvík Kohl'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.