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Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems

Jean Damascene Sallusti , 1770

Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, by Jean Damascene Sallusti, 1770
Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, by Jean Damascene Sallusti, 1770

Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems is a print by the Romanticist artist Jean Damascene Sallusti. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1998.103.13
Credit line
John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a series of etchings depicting the suppression of rebellions in the Western Regions, a campaign led by Emperor Qianlong's military forces.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a dignitary, identified as the Khan of Bada Shan, presenting tribute to a seated figure, likely a Qing official or the emperor himself, symbolizing submission and allegiance.

Technique & Style

The print blends traditional Chinese composition with European etching techniques, evident in the detailed rendering of robes, facial expressions, and the use of light and shadow.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by Emperor Qianlong, the etchings were accompanied by his own poems, celebrating the military victories and the loyalty of his generals and subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jean Damascene Sallusti

Jean-Damascène Sallusti, also Giovanni Damasceno (simplified Chinese: 安德义; traditional Chinese: 安德義; pinyin: Ān Déyì; d.

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Who painted Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems?

Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems was painted by Jean Damascene Sallusti in 1770.

Where can I see Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems?

Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems?

Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems is associated with Romanticism.