Early Modern

sakaki hyakusen

Born 1697 Died 1752 Works span 1744–1750

Sakaki Hyakusen (彭城百川): A Master of Tranquil Landscapes Sakaki Hyakusen, born Shin'en in Nagoya in 1697, was a pivotal figure in Edo-period Japanese landscape painting—a movement characterized by profound spiritual contemplation and meticulous observation of the natural world. Though biographical details remain scarce, his enduring legacy rests upon a remarkable body of work that continues to captivate viewers with its serene beauty a…

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1744

first work

1750

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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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.

sakaki hyakusen

1697 – 1752

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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