liu deliu
Liu Deliu (Zihe): A Master of Serene Landscapes and Vibrant Figures Born in Wujiang, Jiangsu province, China, in 1806 – a year traditionally associated with auspiciousness – Liu Deliu, also known by his courtesy name Zihe, emerged as a significant figure within the vibrant landscape of 19th-century Chinese painting. His life coincided with a period of profound transformation for China, marked by the waning influence of the Qing Dynast…
The Lifeline
Scroll through liu deliu'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 liu deliu'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.
