Sofie Fohn
A Life in Munich Born in Munich, Germany, in 1899, Sofie Fohn lived through a century of profound transformation. While many remember the era for its political upheaval, her life was deeply intertwined with the quiet, persistent act of preserving culture. She was a painter, but her legacy is also defined by her role as an art collector alongside Emanuel Fohn. Together, they navigated a period where art was often caught in the crosshair…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sofie Fohn'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 Sofie Fohn'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.