This Painting of Bird and Blossoms was drew by Lang Shining (Giuseppe Castiglione), a painter serving in the royal court in ancient Italy. The bright colors of the picture makes a peaceful and harmonious impression, implying fortune and good luck for the people. In the left corner of the painting, it writes "In honor of your majesty, drawn by Lang Shining" which indicates that the painting was drawn specially for the emperor by the court painter Lang Shining. In the ancient times, the court painters were always instructed by the emperor to draw paintings of appointed subject. Take for instance, the most often painted are birds and flowers, or natural scenery to express fortune and good luck or hilarious festivity. They were usually hung in the court as decoration to please the emperor. Some of the paintings of high artistic value or those most favored by emperors would be specially collected by the court. From this painting by Lang Shining, one can easily trace the characteristics of European style of painting, while it remains the traditional format of Chinese painting. The two birds was so vivid in the picture, with the fullness of their feather, and the seemingly "twinkles" in their eyes, expressed with white powder, the shades of the branches reflects the speckled trunk, the flowers on the top of the painting was bestowed such reality that it radiates freshness and quality. The painting is favored by many emperors for both its meaning and artistic value. One can find the seals of Qian Long and Jia Qing (two most famous emperors in Qing Dynasty) indicating they have kept it as private owning; also the seal of collection by San Xi Tang, Shi Qu Bao Ji etc. All shows the importance attached to this painting in the court. Now the painting is collected and displayed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. According simulation reproduction, limited edition 1000 pieces. SIZE:1700X530mm
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Fortune And Good Luck Painting Of Bird And Blossoms
