qian
yong
Qian Yong (1759 – 1844): A Master of Stone and Ink Qian Yong, born in Jiangsu Province during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong reign (1736–1795), stands as a pivotal figure in Chinese art history—specifically recognized for his exceptional skill in stone engraving and model calligraphy. His …
A portrait built from qian yong's own colours
Every 4 approved work contributes its dominant tone to a single flowing field. Sorted along the hue wheel, the strip reads as a smooth spectrum. Click any band to reveal its full four-colour palette.
Bands follow the hue wheel; visually identical tones are merged.
Every painting, placed on the hue wheel
Each dot is a work — its angle set by hue, its distance from the centre by saturation. Hover a dot to see the painting.
The signature, in numbers
Where the colour came from
Up to 24 paintings representing the most frequent palette tones — each shown with its dominant colours.
