wang xuehao
A Brush with Serenity: The Life and Art of Wang Xuehao Wang Xuehao, a name perhaps less familiar in the West than some of his more celebrated contemporaries, stands as a significant figure within the landscape traditions of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Born in Beijing in 1754, he lived through a period of both imperial grandeur and subtle shifts in artistic taste. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, what *is* known pai…
The Lifeline
Scroll through wang xuehao'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 wang xuehao'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.