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Michael Dahl

1658 – 1743

Michael Dahl
Vroegmoderne tijd
Vroegmoderne tijd

Michael Dahl

Born 1658 Died 1743 Works span 1685–1742

A Life Bridging Worlds: The Artistic Journey of Michael Dahl Michael Dahl, a name resonating with the elegance and refinement of 18th-century portraiture, was a Swedish artist who indelibly marked his presence on the English art scene. Born in Stockholm around 1659 – sources vary slightly between 1658 and 1659 – Dahl’s trajectory wasn't one confined by national borders but rather defined by an ambitious pursuit of artistic mastery th…

96
dated works
9
chapters
1685
first work
1742
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Michael Dahl'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 Michael Dahl'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.