Nils Andersson

1817 – 1865

Nils Andersson
19th Century
19th Century

Nils Andersson

Born 1817 Died 1865 Works span 1846–1863

A Life Rooted in the Swedish Soil Born into the humble surroundings of Kattilstads parish in East Gothland, Nils Andersson began his life as the son of a peasant. This early connection to the land and the rhythms of rural life would later find its way onto his canvases. His path took him far from the fields of Östergötland, leading him first to the studios of Stockholm where he received his initial instruction. The young painter posses…

5
dated works
1
chapters
1846
first work
1863
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Nils Andersson'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 Nils Andersson'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.