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Johann Gottfried Haid
Johann Gottfried Haid: A Master of Mezzotint Reproduction Born: Augsburg, Germany (1710) Died: 1776 Johann Gottfried Haid was a highly regarded German engraver celebrated for his exceptional mezzotint copies of works by Old Masters. Born in Augsburg in 1710, he spent the majority of his career in Vienna, Austria, where he served as an artist at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. His meticulous skill and dedication to accurately r…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Johann Gottfried Haid'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 Johann Gottfried Haid'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.
