19th Century
yao yuanzhi
Born 1773
Died 1852
A Life Dedicated to Brush and Ink: Yao Yuanzhi (1773–1852)
Yao Yuanzhi, a name perhaps less familiar in the West than some of his more celebrated contemporaries, occupies a unique and cherished position within the landscape of 19th-century Chinese art. Born in 1773 and passing away in 1852, Yao dedicated his life to the refinement of calligraphy and painting, achieving particular renown for his delicate depictions of cats alongside fl…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through yao yuanzhi'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups yao yuanzhi'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.
