Purkhu
Purkhu: A Master of Rajput Painting Life and Origins Born in Jaipur, India, around 1750, Purkhu was an Indian artist who flourished during a period of significant artistic exchange. He passed away in 1860, leaving behind a legacy as a key figure within the Rajput painting tradition. While detailed biographical information remains scarce, his work provides invaluable insight into the cultural and aesthetic landscape of 18th and 19th ce…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Purkhu'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 Purkhu'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.
