carl gustaf bergsten
Early Life and Education Carl Gustaf Bergsten was born in Norrköping, Sweden, on May 10, 1879. His father, Wilhelm Bergsten, was a timber merchant, and his mother, Augusta Lindgren, was a teacher. From an early age, Bergsten demonstrated an aptitude for drawing and sculpture, fostering a lifelong passion for artistic expression. He pursued formal education diligently, graduating from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 1901 with a de…
The Lifeline
Scroll through carl gustaf bergsten'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
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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
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