Modern
Modern
Hans Øllgaard
Early Life and Artistic Training Hans Øllgaard enters the scene in Copenhagen, Denmark, born on October 10, 1911. His path toward the canvas begins not in a formal classroom, but through a private apprenticeship. After passing his realeksamen in 1929, he seeks out Aksel Jørgensen. He studies under Jørgensen as a private student, absorbing the technical foundations of the craft before the institutional gates even open. The year 1933 ma…
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1933
first work
1953
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Hans Øllgaard'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 Hans Øllgaard'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.