Lu Wei
A Quiet Presence in the Qing Dynasty Lu Wei lived during the Qing dynasty, a period of profound transformation in China. While the specific details of his personal life remain largely obscured by the passage of time, his presence is felt through the ink and color he left behind on paper. He was a painter who worked with a delicate touch, capturing the essence of the natural world through the traditional medium of the hanging scroll. Hi…
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Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Lu Wei'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 Lu Wei'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.