Modern

Per Krohg

Born 1889 Died 1965 Works span 1895–1921

A Life Immersed in Color and Social Commentary: The World of Per Krohg Per Krohg, born in Kristiania (now Oslo) in 1889, was an artist whose life became inextricably linked to the vibrant currents of early 20th-century art and a deep commitment to social realism. He wasn’t simply *born* into artistry; it flowed through his veins. His father, Christian Krohg, was a celebrated Impressionist painter, and his mother, Oda Krohg, a noted wr…

dated works

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1895

first work

1921

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Per Krohg'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 Per Krohg'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.

Per Krohg

1889 – 1965

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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