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 Qianlong Emperor Hunting Ducks
Giuseppe Castiglione
1742 · Silk
An elegant 18th-century silk scroll depicting the Qianlong Emperor in a moment of focused pursuit amidst a misty mountain landscape.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1742 by the Jesuit court artist Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining), this work is a superb example of the 'Qing court style.' It masterfully integrates European techniques of shading and perspective with traditional Chinese landscape aesthetics. The scene depicts the Qianlong Emperor hunting ducks, a theme that highlights both imperial leisure and the martial virtues of the Manchu ruler, set against a backdrop of soft peaks and a graceful willow.
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