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puru ( pu xinyu)
The Imperial Brush: The Life and Legacy of Puru (Pu Xinyu) Born into the twilight of an era, Puru, known to history as Pu Xinyu, carried within his very lineage the weight and elegance of China's imperial past. Born in Beijing on August 30, 1896, he was a member of the Aisin Gioro clan, the noble family inextricably linked to the last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. This aristocratic upbringing provided more than just social prestige; it…
The Lifeline
Scroll through puru ( pu xinyu)'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 puru ( pu xinyu)'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.
