Old World Portraits
The Qianlong Emperor Hunting Ducks
Giuseppe Castiglione
An elegant 18th-century silk scroll depicting the Qianlong Emperor in a moment of focused pursuit amidst a misty mountain landscape.
The Qianlong Emperor Hunting
Giuseppe Castiglione
1755 · Silk
A dynamic and elegant Qing dynasty hunting scene blending Western realism with traditional Chinese court painting.
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Where it works
A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse in softened golden tones — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Olive green, Warm beige
About the piece
Commissioned in 1755, this painting by the Jesuit court artist Giuseppe Castiglione (known in China as Lang Shining) depicts the Qianlong Emperor engaged in a spirited hunt. The work is a premier example of the 'High Qing' style, meticulously blending European techniques of light and shadow with traditional Chinese ink and silk painting to capture the power of the horses and the dignity of the imperial pursuit.
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