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emile nolde

1867 – 1956

emile nolde
19th Century
19th Century

emile nolde

Born 1867 Died 1956 Works span 1901–1930

Emil Nolde: Life and Legacy Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Emil Nolde, a renowned German-Danish painter, was born Hans Emil Hansen on August 7, 1867, in Nolde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He came from a family with strong ties to rural life and religious beliefs, factors that would profoundly influence his artistic vision. Despite initial resistance from his parents, who preferred he pursue a more conventional career, Nolde relen…

22
dated works
5
chapters
1901
first work
1930
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through emile nolde'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

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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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