Sunqua
A Life in the Trading Ports Sunqua lived and worked during a period of intense movement and change in the 19th century. Based in the bustling atmosphere of Canton, specifically around China Street, he was a central figure in the artistic exchange between China and the West. His life was tied to the rhythm of the ports, as he established studios in both Canton and Macao to meet the demands of a growing international market. He was a pai…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sunqua'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 Sunqua'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.