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Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity

Zhou Kun

1745

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Qing Painting 18th Century Landscape

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Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity is a 1745 unspecified by Zhou Kun, a Qing Painting work, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Zhou Kun
When & what style?: 1745 · Qing Painting
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting, titled "Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity," showcases a serene landscape with rolling hills and mountains in the background. The scene is set in Zhejiang Province, with a few buildings and trees scattered throughout the landscape. The artist, Zhou Kun, has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. One interesting detail in the painting is the use of different brushstrokes to convey texture and movement. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and life. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Zhou Kun next.

About the artist

Artist

Zhou Kun

Zhou Kun painted court scenes from the Qing dynasty. In *Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity* (1745), officials gather under an arch of pines and banners, their silk robes catching the light of an overcast sky.…

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