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ogata shūhei

1788 – 1839

ogata shūhei
19th Century
19th Century

ogata shūhei

Born 1788 Died 1839 Works span 1800–1800

Ogata Shūhei: Master of Kyoto’s Polychrome Ceramics Ogata Shūhei (1788-1839), born in Kyoto, Japan, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese ceramics, particularly renowned for his mastery of *Kyoto ware*. His career spanned nearly five decades, during which he elevated the art of polychrome overglaze decoration and refined shapes to unprecedented heights. Shūhei’s work represents a harmonious blend of traditional techniq…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ogata shūhei'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 ogata shūhei'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.