19th Century
19th Century
Per Daniel Holm
The Soul of the Swedish Landscape Born in the quiet surroundings of Smedjebacken in 1835, Per Daniel Holm emerged as a profound voice in the golden age of Swedish landscape painting. His journey toward the canvas was not a direct one; before dedicating his life to the brush, he navigated the precise worlds of technical drafting and mechanical design. This early training at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology instilled in him a keen…
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1861
first work
1871
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Per Daniel Holm'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 Per Daniel Holm'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.