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hōko amano

1832 – 1891

hōko amano
19th Century
19th Century

hōko amano

Born 1832 Died 1891 Works span 1882–1884

hōko amano: A Master of Edo Landscape Painting hōko amano (1832-1891) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese art, specifically within the vibrant tapestry of ukiyo-e prints and paintings produced during the late Edo and early Meiji eras. Born in Tokyo—then Edo, Japan’s imperial capital—Amano’s artistic journey began humbly as a woodblock carver, honing his skills before transitioning to painting and establishing himself…

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dated works
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1882
first work
1884
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through hōko amano'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 hōko amano'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.