Early Modern

Johan Tobias Sergel

Born 1740 Died 1814 Works span 1770–1795

Johan Tobias Sergel: Sculptor of Emotion and Myth Johan Tobias Sergel (1740-1814) stands as a pivotal figure in 18th and 19th-century Swedish art, a sculptor whose expressive portraits and dramatic mythological scenes captured the spirit of his time. Born in Stockholm, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of Sweden’s most celebrated artists, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate through his powerful works. Sergel'…

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1770

first work

1795

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Johan Tobias Sergel'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Johan Tobias Sergel'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.

Johan Tobias Sergel

1740 – 1814

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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