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A Hundred Horses

$169.00

A Hundred Horses was Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (郎世宁), an Italian Jesuit missionary and Qing court painter, during the 18th century, One Hundred Horses is a monumental handscroll blending Western realism with traditional Chinese aesthetics. The scene unfolds in a serene grassland valley, featuring 100 horses in dynamic poses—grazing, galloping, resting, and interacting. Accompanied by herdsmen and set against lush trees, rocky outcrops, and a winding stream, the horses display meticulous anatomical accuracy and lifelike textures. Castiglione’s use of chiaroscuro (light-shadow contrast) and linear perspective creates depth, while retaining the poetic atmosphere of Chinese ink landscapes.

Collecting Significance

  1. Technical Mastery
    The work’s scientific precision in depicting horse anatomy and natural scenery set new standards for Chinese animal painting, bridging art and naturalism.
  2. Cultural Heritage Symbol
    Housed in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, it represents a pinnacle of Qing imperial art collections. Its survival through political upheavals elevates it to a cultural relic embodying resilience and cross-cultural legacy.
  3. Modern Relevance
    Today, One Hundred Horses is celebrated in digital art and global exhibitions, highlighting timeless themes of harmony between humanity and nature.

In essence, the painting transcends its equestrian subject to become a testament to artistic innovation and historical interconnectedness.

Additional information

245cm*30cm

All Sylvanflow paintings are 1:1 replicas of museum collections and are fully hand-framed with silk and paired with precious jade buttons, bringing you a perfect collection experience.