19th Century
19th Century
Ren Yu
The Life and Family of Ren Yu Ren Yu was born in 1853. He belonged to a family of prominent painters in Shanghai known as the Four Rens. Within this group, he held a specific place as the youngest member. While his relatives were active in the city's artistic circles, Ren Yu moved through the world with a different temperament. He was the most eccentric of the four, often standing apart from the expectations of his kin. His life was…
7
dated works
1
chapters
1877
first work
1892
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ren Yu'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 Ren Yu'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.