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lin shu

1852 – 1924

lin shu
19th Century
19th Century

lin shu

Born 1852 Died 1924 Works span 1914–1921

A Pioneer of Literary Translation: Lin Shu (1852–1924) Lin Shu, born in Fujian Province in 1852, stands as a monumental figure in the history of Chinese intellectual life—a man who fundamentally reshaped how Western literature was accessed and appreciated by generations of scholars. Despite possessing no formal knowledge of foreign languages himself, Lin Shu embarked on an extraordinary mission: to bridge the gap between East and West…

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1914
first work
1921
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through lin shu'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 lin shu'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.