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jin nong

1687 – 1764

jin nong
Early Modern
Early Modern

jin nong

Born 1687 Died 1764 Works span 1754–1759

Jin Nong (1687 – 1764): The Eccentric Poet Painter Jin Nong, born in Hangzhou in 1687, stands as a singular figure in Chinese art history—a celebrated painter and calligrapher who defied convention and embraced an unconventional path to artistic success. Unlike many artists of his era striving for patronage and acclaim within the imperial court, Jin Nong cultivated a distinctive style rooted in amateur scholarship and fueled by a desi…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1754
first work
1759
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through jin nong'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 jin nong'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.