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wu guxiang

1848 – 1903

wu guxiang
19th Century
19th Century

wu guxiang

Born 1848 Died 1903 Works span 1894–1894

Wu Guxiang (1848–1903): The Poet Painter of Tranquility Wu Guxiang (吳穀祥), born in Jiangsu Province, China, was a pivotal figure in the late Qing Dynasty’s artistic landscape. He emerged as a prominent Shanshui painter—a genre emphasizing idealized depictions of mountainous landscapes—whose work embodies both meticulous technique and profound philosophical contemplation. His art reflects the spirit of Neo-Confucianism, prioritizing har…

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last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through wu guxiang'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 wu guxiang'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.