18th Century

This magnificent mid-18th-century court painting captures the grand spectacle of foreign dignitaries arriving at the Forbidden City.

An elegant 18th-century Chinese painting featuring a vibrant bird amidst delicate spring plum blossoms.

An exquisite 18th-century imperial portrait of the Yongzheng Emperor in formal court robes, rendered on fine silk.

A refined 18th-century Chinese court painting depicting the Emperor and children enjoying a serene, snow-covered palace garden.

This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.

This stately Qing-dynasty style portrait captures a prince in elaborate imperial robes against a dramatic dragon backdrop.

A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.

A tender and masterfully detailed depiction of a mother monkey and her baby by the renowned Japanese artist Mori Sosen.

This magnificent Qing dynasty masterpiece by court painter Giuseppe Castiglione features a majestic white falcon amidst symbols of longevity and strength.

This 18th-century masterpiece depicts a vibrant New Year's celebration within a grand Chinese palace complex.

A dynamic and elegant Qing dynasty hunting scene blending Western realism with traditional Chinese court painting.

A charming Edo-period ink painting of monkeys atop a rocky ledge, masterfully capturing personality and nature's quiet movement.