eikadō, senkadō and hyakuju
The Quiet Innovator: Nishimura Shigenaga and the Dawn of Ukiyo-e Nishimura Shigenaga, more commonly known as Eikadō, Senkadō, or Hyakuju, emerged from the bustling heart of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in the late 17th century – a period of remarkable transformation and artistic ferment within Japan. Born around 1697, his life unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, marked by the rise of the merchant class and an increa…
The Lifeline
Scroll through eikadō, senkadō and hyakuju'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 eikadō, senkadō and hyakuju'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.