Andreas Bloch
A Life Rooted in Norway Andreas Bloch entered the world on 29 July 1860, born into the quiet surroundings of the Hellerud farm in Skedsmo, within Akershus county, Norway. He was the son of Jens Peter Blankenborg Bloch and Anne Julie Margrethe Schroeter. His early years were shaped by this Norwegian landscape, a setting that would later find its way into his sketches and historical interests. In 1878, he began formal training at the ar…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Andreas Bloch'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Andreas Bloch'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.