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The Buddhist Paradise, by Ding Guanpeng, unspecified, 1759

The Buddhist Paradise

Ding Guanpeng

1759

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Buddhist Paradise is a 1759 unspecified by Ding Guanpeng, a Rococo painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Ding Guanpeng
When & what style?
1759 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large, detailed scene with many figures. There are many people in colorful robes, some standing and some sitting. In the center, a large figure sits on a throne, surrounded by others. Above them, there are rows of smaller figures, some with halos, and a large building with a roof that curves upwards. The background is light-colored, with some darker areas. In the foreground, there are plants and flowers, and some of the figures are holding objects. The overall effect is one of great detail and complexity, with many different elements coming together to create a rich and vibrant scene. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, check out the work of artist Ding Guanpeng.

About the artist

Artist

Ding Guanpeng

Ding Guanpeng (traditional Chinese: 丁觀鵬; simplified Chinese: 丁观鹏; pinyin: Dīng Guānpéng; Wade–Giles: Ting Kuan-p'eng) (active 1708–1771) was a Chinese painter who lived during the Qing dynasty.

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