Pu Jiang
A Life of Governance and Ink Pu Jiang was a man of the Qing dynasty, a figure whose life was defined by the heavy responsibilities of the imperial court and the quiet precision of the scholar's brush. Born in 1708 in Changshu, People's Republic of China, he moved through the highest circles of power during the reigns of the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. He was not merely a painter, but a high-ranking politician and scholar who navig…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Pu Jiang'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Pu Jiang'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.