Suzuki Harunobu
Early Life, Family and Training Suzuki Harunobu emerged from a complicated lineage that shaped his social standing and early environment. Born around 1725, his family history was marked by displacement; both his father, Shigekazu, and his grandfather, Shigemitsu, were exiled from Edo to Kyoto. This background suggests a connection to the samurai class, though his specific upbringing remains a subject of scholarly debate. While some ev…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Suzuki Harunobu'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 Suzuki Harunobu'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.