19. Jahrhundert

Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen

Born 1770 Died 1844 Works span 1800–1831

Bertel Thorvaldsen: Ein Leben aus Stein Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) war ein dänischer und isländischer Bildhauer internationaler Renommee, dessen Werk die Ideale der Neoklassischen Kunst verkörperte. Seine Lebensgeschichte ist eine von bemerkenswertem Talent, engagierter Studienarbeit und weitverbreiteter Anerkennung. Frühes Leben und Ausbildung Geboren in Kopenhagen, Dänemark, in einer Arbeiterfamilie mit isländischen Wur…

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1800

first work

1831

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen'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 Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen'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.