19. Jahrhundert

Harriet Backer

Born 1845 Died 1932 Works span 1878–1910

Frühes Leben und Ausbildung Geburt und Familie: Harriet Backer wurde am 21. Januar 1845 in Høm, Norwegen, als Tochter von Nils Backer, einem Schifffahrtsunternehmer, und Sofie Smith Petersen aus einer wohlhabenden Familie geboren. Sie war eine von vier Töchtern. Frühe Ausbildung: Die Familie zog 1856 nach Christiania (Oslo). Harriet besuchte die Wilhemine Autentrieth Mädchenschule (1857–1860) und die Hartvig Nissen Schule (1863). K…

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1878

first work

1910

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Harriet Backer'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 Harriet Backer'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.