Wendelin Moosbrugger
A Life in Miniature Born in Au, Vorarlberg, on 20 October 1760, Wendelin Moosbrugger entered a world where craftsmanship was a family vocation. His lineage was one of builders, plasterers, and painters, providing a foundation of practical skill that would later inform his delicate hand. As a child, he displayed an early aptitude for drawing, a talent that led him away from the heavy work of construction toward the refined precision of…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Wendelin Moosbrugger'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 Wendelin Moosbrugger'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.