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Yasuo Kuniyoshi

1893 – 1953

Yasuo Kuniyoshi
Modern
Modern

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Born 1893 Died 1953 Works span 1916–1948

A Bridge Between Worlds: The Life and Art of Yasuo Kuniyoshi Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s story is one of remarkable artistic fusion, a life lived at the intersection of two cultures during a period of immense social and political upheaval. Born in Okayama, Japan, in 1889, his journey to becoming a pivotal figure in American Modernism began with an unexpected departure from tradition. At seventeen, Kuniyoshi defied expectations by choosing emigr…

16
dated works
1
chapters
1916
first work
1948
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Yasuo Kuniyoshi'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Yasuo Kuniyoshi'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.