19th Century
19th Century
Vilhelm Kyhn
Peter Vilhelm Carl Kyhn: A Danish Landscape Painter Born: Copenhagen, Denmark (1819) Died: 1903 Early Life and Artistic Training Peter Vilhelm Carl Kyhn was born in Copenhagen to Carl Gottlieb Kyhn and Sara Marie. His father initially discouraged his artistic aspirations, leading him to first train in a business office. As a compromise, he was allowed to study with copperplate engraver Georg Hoffmann, where he learned techniqu…
92
dated works
3
chapters
1838
first work
1897
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Vilhelm Kyhn'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 Vilhelm Kyhn'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.