19th Century
19th Century
Holger Roed
A life in shadows and light Holger Peter Roed lived a short time within the walls of a house filled with paint and brushes. Born in Copenhagen to the painter Jørgen Roed and Emilie Mathilde, his early years were shaped by the quiet rhythms of an artistic household. He began his formal training at the Royal Danish Academy of Art in 1861. The halls of the Academy provided him with a structured path, leading to his graduation in 1866. His…
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first work
1874
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Holger Roed'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 Holger Roed'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.