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hayami gyoshū

Born 1894 Died 1935 Works span 1915–1932

Hayami Gyoshū (1894–1935): A Master of Realistic Nihonga Hayami Gyoshū, whose pseudonym was Eiichi Maita, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese painting—specifically within the Nihonga tradition. Born in Tokyo in 1894, his artistic journey began humbly at Angado Gakuku, a prestigious art school established by Matsumoto Fuko, where he honed his skills through meticulous replication of celebrated artworks. This foundatio…

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1915

first work

1932

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups hayami gyoshū'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.

hayami gyoshū

1894 – 1935

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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