19th Century
19th Century
August Plum
The Visionary Eye of Poul August Plum In the quiet, storied streets of 19th-century Copenhagen, a talent was quietly unfolding that would eventually capture the essence of far-flung corners of the globe. Poul August Plum, born in 1815 to a merchant family, possessed an artistic sensibility that transcended the boundaries of his Danish upbringing. While his roots were firmly planted in the cultural soil of Denmark, his spirit was inher…
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dated works
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1839
first work
1868
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through August Plum'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups August Plum'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.