19th Century

Moritz Michael Daffinger

Born 1790 Died 1849 Works span 1819–1830

A Life Etched in Ivory: The World of Moritz Michael Daffinger Moritz Michael Daffinger, a name synonymous with the delicate grace of Biedermeier portraiture, was born into an artistic lineage in Vienna in 1790. His father, Johann Leopold Daffinger, a painter at the esteemed Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, laid the foundation for Moritz’s early immersion in the world of art. Even as a young boy, displaying remarkable talent, he contrib…

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1819

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1830

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Moritz Michael Daffinger'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 Moritz Michael Daffinger'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.