Egon Schiele
The Life of Egon Schiele Tulln, Lower Austria, provides the setting for the beginning of Egon Schiele’s life. Born on 12 June 1890, he enters a world defined by the rigid structures of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. His father, Adolf Schiele, manages the local station as the station master for the Austrian Federal Railways. His mother, Marie, is known by her maiden name, Soukup. Within the family, Egon grows alongside his three sisters:…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Egon Schiele'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Egon Schiele'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.