19th Century
19th Century
Keibun
Matsumura Keibun: Life and Legacy Early Life and Training Matsumura Keibun (1779-1843) was a prominent Japanese painter active during the Edo period. Born in Kyoto, Japan, he came from an artistic family. He was the younger half-brother of Matsumura Goshun, who founded the influential Shijō school of painting. Keibun received his initial art education directly from Goshun, laying the foundation for his future style and career. Artist…
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dated works
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1823
first work
1832
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Keibun'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.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Keibun'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.