Early Modern
Early Modern
Min Zhen
The Soul of the Brush: The Life and Art of Min Zhen In the vibrant tapestry of the Qing dynasty, few figures capture the whimsical yet profound essence of Chinese ink painting as intimately as Min Zhen. Born in 1730 in Nanchang, Jiangxi, his early life was marked by the quiet solitude of being orphaned, a circumstance that perhaps deepened his connection to the silent, expressive world of nature and form. While his roots lay in Jiangx…
13
dated works
1
chapters
1788
first work
1788
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Min Zhen'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 Min Zhen'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.