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Qian Xuan

1235 – 1305

Qian Xuan
High Medieval
High Medieval

Qian Xuan

Born 1235 Died 1305 Works span 1279–1279

Qian Xuan (1235–1305): The Poet Painter of Wuxing Qian Xuan, also known as Qian Xuan, stands as a singular figure in Song Dynasty art—a scholar-official who abandoned official ambitions for the solace of painting and poetry, achieving renown as a master of ‘fur and feathers’ style landscape painting. Born around 1235 in Zhuzhou (modern Wuxing District), Zhejiang Province, Qian Xuan’s life was marked by both intellectual pursuits and a…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Qian Xuan'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Qian Xuan'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.