Michal Tillner
The Landscape of a Collector To understand Michal Tillner, one must look past the simple label of painter. He was a designer, a draftsman, and a documentarian of folk culture who operated with a specific, localized intensity. Born in Vienna on May 25, 1895, his roots were tied to the Malacky Habán family, a lineage that informed his lifelong obsession with the heritage of his ancestors. His training at the School of Applied Arts in Vi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Michal Tillner'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 Michal Tillner'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.