johann
gottfried steffan
Rudolf Koller: The Painter of the Swiss National Animal Rudolf Koller (1837 – 1910) stands as a pivotal figure in Swiss art history, recognized primarily for his masterful depictions of animals—particularly marmots—and their serene landscapes. Often dubbed “The Painter of the Swiss National Animal,” Koller’s …
A portrait built from johann gottfried steffan's own colours
Every 5 approved work contributes its dominant tone to a single flowing field. Sorted along the hue wheel, the strip reads as a smooth spectrum. Click any band to reveal its full four-colour palette.
Bands follow the hue wheel; visually identical tones are merged.
Every painting, placed on the hue wheel
Each dot is a work — its angle set by hue, its distance from the centre by saturation. Hover a dot to see the painting.
The signature, in numbers
Where the colour came from
Up to 24 paintings representing the most frequent palette tones — each shown with its dominant colours.
