Eyolf Soot
A Life Between Continents The life of Eyolf Soot was a tapestry woven from the diverse landscapes of his youth, stretching from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene, rugged beauty of Norway. Born in Aremark in 1859, Soot’s early years were shaped by an international perspective, as he spent much of his childhood in America while his father worked as an engineer. This period of transatlantic movement instilled in him a u…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Eyolf Soot'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 Eyolf Soot'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.