katsu jagyoku
A Master of Silk Painting: Exploring the Legacy of Katsu Jagyoku Katsu Jagyoku (1735 – 1780) stands as a singular figure within Edo-period Japanese art, embodying the confluence of tradition and innovation that characterized this transformative era. While biographical details remain scarce—a common predicament for artists operating outside the formal patronage system—his contribution to silk painting is undeniable, securing his place…
The Lifeline
Scroll through katsu jagyoku'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups katsu jagyoku'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.
