Zheng Xie
Zheng Xie (1693–1766): The Poet Painter of Yangzhou Zheng Xie (1693-1765), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao, stands as a singular figure in Qing dynasty Chinese art—a painter who simultaneously embraced calligraphy and literature, forging an artistic vision deeply rooted in observation of the natural world and imbued with humanist sensibilities. Born in Xinghua County, Jiangsu Province, his early life was marked by hardship, yet he asc…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Zheng Xie'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 Zheng Xie'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.
