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弘曆 1711-1799 — Hongli (Emperor Qianlong), Manuscript of Poems of Studios
弘曆 1711-1799

Hongli (Emperor Qianlong), Manuscript of Poems of Studios

This manuscript collection of twelve pieces features Emperor Qianlong's poems about studios, rendered in cinnabar red ink on paper, showcasing the literati tradition of combining calligraphy with poetic composition that was central to elite Chinese culture. The emperor's skilled brushwork demonstrates the refined aesthetic standards of the Qing court, where calligraphic ability served as a marker of cultured authority and scholarly achievement. As both ruler and accomplished artist, Qianlong's personal involvement in such literary and artistic pursuits exemplified the ideal of the cultured gentleman scholar that persisted throughout imperial Chinese civilization.

Medium
cinnabar on paper, 12 pieces

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Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

November 19, 2024

Estimate: $300,000$600,000

Lot 9071

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弘曆 1711-1799, Hongli (Emperor Qianlong), Manuscript of Poems of Studios

This manuscript collection of twelve pieces features Emperor Qianlong's poems about studios, rendered in cinnabar red ink on paper, showcasing the literati tradition of combining calligraphy with poetic composition that was central to elite Chinese culture. The emperor's skilled brushwork demonstrates the refined aesthetic standards of the Qing court, where calligraphic ability served as a marker of cultured authority and scholarly achievement. As both ruler and accomplished artist, Qianlong's personal involvement in such literary and artistic pursuits exemplified the ideal of the cultured gentleman scholar that persisted throughout imperial Chinese civilization.

Medium
cinnabar on paper, 12 pieces
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Poetry manuscript, Contemplative Mood, Imperial Court Art, Scholarly aesthetic, Calligraphy, Chinese Artist, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, Literary Arts, Ink on Paper

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