Modern
Modern
Frede Vidar
The Life and Career of Frede Vidar Born in the quiet reaches of Askø in the Lolland Municipality of Denmark, Frede Vidar carried the spirit of his homeland across the ocean to the shores of San Francisco. He was a man of many disciplines, moving through the world as a painter, illustrator, and educator. His hands were as comfortable with the broad strokes of a mural as they were with the delicate precision of a print. This versatility…
1
dated works
1
chapters
1939
first work
1939
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Frede Vidar'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 Frede Vidar'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.