Qi Baishi
Qi Baishi: A Life in Watercolor and Observation Born: Xiangtan, China (1864) Died: 1957 Qi Baishi was a celebrated Chinese painter renowned for his distinctive watercolor style characterized by whimsical depictions of everyday life. Born into a peasant family in Hunan province, his journey to becoming one of China's most beloved artists was marked by self-study and a keen observation of the world around him. Early Life and Sel…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Qi Baishi'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 Qi Baishi'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.
