Giuseppe Castiglione Chinese Emperors - 9780804809870 - hardcover

Description

Masterful and atmospheric monograph on Giuseppe Castiglione, the Jesuit painter who worked at the court of Chinese emperors in the 18th century. A superb reference work for collectors of Chinese porcelain, Qing painting and sinology.

This hardcover copy with dust jacket (protected by a plastic sleeve) offers a richly illustrated insight into Castiglione's unique cross-pollination between European painting technique and imperial Chinese court art. The reproductions of horse portraits, imperial portraits and particularly fine brushwork are of exceptional quality. Inside is a beautiful dedication from 1973, giving the book extra character.

Origin & meaning
Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) was one of the most influential European artists ever to work in China. Under three emperors - Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong - he became a court painter and architect. His work is of great interest today to sinologists, art historians and collectors of Chinese imperial porcelain and painting.

Dimensions & condition
Hardcover with dust jacket in protective cover. Good condition with light age marks to cover; interior very clean. With handwritten dedication (1973). ISBN 9780804809870.

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