Equestrian & Animals
The Qianlong Emperor Hunting
Giuseppe Castiglione
A dynamic and elegant Qing dynasty hunting scene blending Western realism with traditional Chinese court painting.
The Battle of Ili
Jean Denis Attiret
1770 · Medium Not Listed
This dynamic 18th-century court painting captures a high-energy cavalry battle set against a classically rendered mountain landscape.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft sage, Aged gold, Olive green
About the piece
Attributed to the Jesuit court painter Jean Denis Attiret, this intricate work from circa 1770 documents the military campaigns of the Qianlong Emperor. The piece is a masterpiece of East-West synthesis, combining traditional Chinese landscape techniques with the anatomical realism and dynamic perspective of European painting to record a pivotal moment in Qing history.
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