19th Century

ichiyōsai yoshitaki

Born 1841 Died 1899 Works span 1860–1880

Ichiyosai Yoshitaki: The Maestro of Kabuki Portraits Ichiyosai Yoshitaki (歌川芳滝, April 13, 1841 – June 28, 1899), also known as Utagawa Yoshitaki, stands as a towering figure in the history of Japanese woodblock prints. Active primarily during the late Edo and early Meiji periods, he dedicated his life to capturing the dynamism and captivating presence of Kabuki actors—a pursuit that cemented his legacy as Osaka’s most prolific design…

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1860

first work

1880

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ichiyōsai yoshitaki'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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

ichiyōsai yoshitaki

1841 – 1899

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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