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Portrait of the Yongzheng Emperor in Court Dress
Unknown Artist
An exquisite 18th-century imperial portrait of the Yongzheng Emperor in formal court robes, rendered on fine silk.
Portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in Court Dress
Giuseppe Castiglione
1736 · Silk
A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.
$239
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in softened golden tones — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Olive green, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This 1736 portrait by the Jesuit court painter Giuseppe Castiglione depicts the Qianlong Emperor at the beginning of his long reign. Seated upon an intricate dragon throne and adorned in imperial yellow robes, the work masterfully fuses Western chiaroscuro with traditional Chinese ink and color on silk, resulting in a striking and dignified presence.
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