Per Krohg
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…
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.
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.
