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qi zhijia

1594 – 1670

qi zhijia
Early Modern
Early Modern

qi zhijia

Born 1594 Died 1670 Works span 1643–1661

Qi Zhijia (祁豸佳): Echoes of Ni Zan and the Spirit of Winter Qi Zhijia (祁豸佳), born around 1594, stands as a singular figure in late Ming dynasty art, primarily recognized for his breathtaking reproductions of Ni Zan’s iconic “Pavilion Amongst Wintry Trees” (冬林亭子圖). This masterful imitation cemented his reputation as one of the foremost practitioners of Ni Zan’s style—a tradition deeply rooted in Daoist philosophy and characterized by a…

3
dated works
1
chapters
1643
first work
1661
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through qi zhijia'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 qi zhijia'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.