Christine Swane
Early Life, Family and Training Christine Swane was born on 29 May 1876 in Kerteminde, Denmark. She grew up within a creative environment that would shape much of her life, being the sister of Johannes Larsen, a key member of the Funen Painters. This connection to the local art scene in Funen meant that her early years were deeply intertwined with the naturalistic traditions of her family and peers. She was particularly influenced by…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Christine Swane'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 Christine Swane'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.