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Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity

Zhou Kun , 1745

Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity, by Zhou Kun, unspecified, 1745
Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity, by Zhou Kun, unspecified, 1745

Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity is an unspecified painting by the Qing dynasty painting artist Zhou Kun. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Image of an Empire in Peace and Prosperity is a painting created by Zhou Kun in 1745, currently held at the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape set in Zhejiang Province, featuring rolling hills, mountains, and scattered buildings and trees, conveying a sense of peace and prosperity.

Technique & Style

Zhou Kun employed a range of colors to achieve depth and atmosphere, and utilized varied brushstrokes to convey texture and movement, imbuing the work with energy and life.

Artist & collection

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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