The Soul of Nanga: The Life of Yanagisawa Rikyō Born in the vibrant atmosphere of Edo, Japan, Yanagisawa Rikyō—also known by his art names Chikkei and Gyokkei—emerged as a profound voice within the nanga style of painting. His early life was shaped by the prestige of the Yanagisawa clan, as his father held a significant position within the family that maintained a princely seat at Kōriyama Castle. This noble upbringing provided a uniq…
Scroll through Yanagisawa Rikyō'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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The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Yanagisawa Rikyō's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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.
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.