Yu Lan
The Brush of the Imperial Court In the quiet landscapes of Tonglu, Zhejiang, a talent began to unfold that would eventually find its way into the most guarded halls of power. Yu Lan, known by the courtesy name Shao Guan, lived through a period of profound artistic tradition, carving out a space for herself through a specialized mastery of the female form. Her life was marked by a transition from the intimate settings of her home region…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yu Lan'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Yu Lan'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.