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irie hakō

1887 – 1948

irie hakō
Modern
Modern

irie hakō

Born 1887 Died 1948 Works span 1919–1923

Irie Hakō: A Kyoto Master of Subtle Beauty Irie Hakō, originally known as Ikujirō, was a pivotal figure in the development of Nihonga painting during the early to mid-20th century. Born in Kyoto in 1887 and tragically passing away in 1948, his life’s work embodies the quiet elegance and profound spirituality characteristic of this traditional Japanese art form. His journey from humble beginnings as a student under Morimoto Tōkaku to b…

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dated works
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chapters
1919
first work
1923
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through irie hakō'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.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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