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Albert Edelfelt

1854 – 1905

Albert Edelfelt
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Albert Edelfelt

Born 1854 Died 1905 Works span 1877–1898

Early Life and Education Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, a towering figure in Finnish art history, was born on July 21st, 1854, in Porvoo, Finland—a city steeped in Swedish heritage. His parents, Carl Albert Edelfelt, a respected civil servant, and Alexandra Edelfelt (née Brandt), were both fluent in Swedish, reflecting the broader cultural landscape of their time. From a young age, Edelfelt demonstrated an undeniable fascination wi…

22
dated works
14
chapters
1877
first work
1898
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Albert Edelfelt'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 Edelfelt'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.