Picture scroll of Emperor Giuseppe Castiglione and other Qianlong emperors stabbing tigers

[Picture axis of Emperor Giuseppe Castiglione and other emperors of Qianlong stabbing tigers]
No author’s identification or seal. The seal of Emperor Qianlong’s “Treasure of Eight Symbols and Eight Concepts”, “Treasure of Five Blessings and Five Dynasties Hall”, and “Treasure of the Supreme Emperor” are collected
This picture depicts the scene of Emperor Qianlong in his 30s, holding a long halberd with his bodyguard, stepping forward to stab a fierce tiger. The author uses a comparative artistic technique to highlight the Emperor Qianlong’s fearless regal demeanor by depicting the frightened scene of the fierce tiger standing still under the threat of Emperor Qianlong. In terms of image, the author, in order to highlight the towering figure of Emperor Qianlong, painted the fierce tiger, which was originally the king of beasts, both small and weak, with a pitiful appearance of being bullied by dogs. The detailed strokes accurately depict the different behaviors and expressions of characters with different identities. From the perspective of brushwork, although there is no author’s stamp on the picture, the portrait of Emperor Qianlong should be painted by Giuseppe Castiglione, who is good at realism, and the tiger, trees, rocks, etc. were painted by Chinese court painters
As a Manchu royal family of nomad origin, Emperor Qianlong went hunting in Rehe and Nanyuan with his grandfather Emperor Kangxi from the age of 12. Following the throne, horseback riding and archery became the most important part of his court life. In response, Emperor Qianlong ordered court painters to create a large number of works depicting his hunting moments as a memorial. Through these works, it can be seen that birds and beasts are among their hunting tours

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