Two birds, emerald bamboo and morning glory - Chinese flower and bird paintings
by Giuseppe Castiglione Lang Shining
Title
Two birds, emerald bamboo and morning glory - Chinese flower and bird paintings
Artist
Giuseppe Castiglione Lang Shining
Medium
Painting - Ink And Color On Silk
Description
Two birds, emerald bamboo and morning glory - traditional Chinese flower painting by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) (1688-1766), from a 16 leaves album.
Castiglione was a Jesuit lay brother born in Milan, Italy. He studied painting in his early years, then he was sent to the court of the Qianlong emperor who was interested in European painting. From 1715 until his death Castiglione lived in China, he became a respected and appreciated painter of the Qing court under the name Lang Shining and was granted high official rank.
Castiglione was a Jesuit lay brother born in Milan, Italy. He studied painting in his early years, then he was sent to the Quing court on request of emperor Kang'Xi who was interested in European painting. From 1715 until his death Castiglione lived in China, he became a respected and appreciated painter of the Qing court under the name Lang Shining and was granted high official rank.
The leaves of this album were painted on silk between 1723-35 and are considered a masterpiece of the Yongzheng period.
All 16 pieces are available in the shop, please check the collection.
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May 17th, 2022
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