19th Century

Niels Hansen Jacobsen

Born 1861 Died 1941 Works span 1898–1898

Niels Hansen Jacobsen: Sculpting Myth and Shadow Born in Vejle, Denmark, in 1861, Niels Hansen Jacobsen (NHJ) was more than just a sculptor; he was a weaver of Nordic folklore, a chronicler of the human condition, and a master of evocative form. His life, marked by both artistic triumph and personal tragedy, culminated in a body of work that continues to fascinate and challenge viewers today. Jacobsen’s legacy rests largely on his mos…

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1898

first work

1898

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Niels Hansen Jacobsen'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 Niels Hansen Jacobsen'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.

Niels Hansen Jacobsen

1861 – 1941

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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