Per Krafft the Younger
A Legacy of Lineage and Light To understand the artistry of Per Krafft the Younger is to trace a lineage of profound Swedish talent, a life woven into the very fabric of the nation's artistic heritage. Born in Stockholm on the first of November, 1777, Krafft was destined for the brush from his earliest moments. He was the son of the esteemed portraitist Per Krafft the Elder and Maria Vilhelmina Ekebom, growing up in an environment whe…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Per Krafft the Younger'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 Per Krafft the Younger'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.