Early Modern

zhang geng

Born 1685 Died 1760 Works span 1759–1759

Zhang Geng: Echoes of Dong Qichang in the Landscapes of Qing China The world of 18th-century Chinese painting was a complex tapestry woven with tradition, innovation, and fierce debate. Within this vibrant scene emerged Zhang Geng (1685-1760), a master whose landscapes resonate with both the established wisdom of Dong Qichang and the subtle refinements of Wang Meng, offering a compelling glimpse into the evolving aesthetic sensibiliti…

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1759

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1759

last work

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Scroll through zhang geng'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 zhang geng's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

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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.

zhang geng

1685 – 1760

zhang geng

The Lifeline

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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zhang geng

1685 – 1760

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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