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Benjamin Wolff

1790 – 1866

Benjamin Wolff
19th Century
19th Century

Benjamin Wolff

Born 1790 Died 1866 Works span 1802–1802

Benjamin Wolff (1790-1866): A Danish Collector and Patron of the Arts Benjamin Wolff was a Danish businessman, landowner, and art collector whose life intersected with significant cultural developments in 19th century Denmark. Born in Copenhagen in 1790 to Lars Peder Wolff, a horse trader, and Christiane Margrethe Nielsen, he inherited a considerable fortune from his father’s trade activities—a foundation that would propel him into th…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Benjamin Wolff'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 Benjamin Wolff'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.