19th Century

Vincas Svirskis

Born 1835 Died 1916 Works span 1900–1900

Vincas Svirskis (1835 – 1916): The Soul of Lithuanian Cross Crafting Vincas Svirskis stands as an unparalleled figure in Lithuanian art history, recognized globally for his mastery of folk sculpture and cross crafting—a tradition deeply intertwined with Lithuanian spirituality and cultural identity. Born in Glitėnai, Lithuania, on January 28, 1835, he lived a solitary life dedicated to his craft, leaving behind no family or possession…

dated works

chapters

1900

first work

1900

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Vincas Svirskis'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 Vincas Svirskis'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.

Vincas Svirskis

1835 – 1916

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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