
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Fine Classical Chinese Paintings
November 19, 2024
Estimate: $300,000 – $600,000
Lot 9071
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