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mei qing

1623 – 1697

mei qing
Early Modern
Early Modern

mei qing

Born 1623 Died 1697 Works span 1649–1693

Mei Qing (1623–1697): Echoes of Huangshan and the Spirit of Loyalist Landscape Painting Mei Qing, born in Xuancheng, Anhui Province around 1623, stands as a pivotal figure in late Ming and early Qing landscape painting—a testament to artistic continuity amidst turbulent political upheaval. His life’s trajectory mirrored the broader cultural currents of his time, marked by scholarly pursuits and an unwavering devotion to Daoist ideals,…

4
dated works
3
chapters
1649
first work
1693
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through mei qing'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 mei qing'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.