Peacock Spreads its Tail Fine Art Postcard

Giuseppe Castiglione, S.J. (simplified Chinese: 郞世宁; traditional Chinese: 郞世寧; pinyin: Láng Shìníng; 19 July 1688 – 17 July 1766), was an Italian Jesuit brother and missionary in China, where he served as an artist at the imperial court of three Qing emperors – the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. He painted in a style that is a fusion of European and Chinese traditions. The painting "Peacock Spreads its Tail" by Giuseppe Castiglione (郎世宁), a renowned artist of the Qing Dynasty, is a stunning fusion of Eastern and Western artistic techniques. Painted in the 18th century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor, this masterpiece depicts a magnificent peacock in the full splendour of its spread tail. The peacock is captured in a moment of regal display, its feathers a kaleidoscope of vibrant blues, greens, and golds that shimmer with an almost otherworldly radiance. The background is a serene garden scene, with delicate brushstrokes rendering the lush vegetation and a tranquil atmosphere that complements the peacock's dynamic pose. This work exemplifies Castiglione's unique style, blending European perspective and shadowing techniques with traditional Chinese ink painting, creating a visual dialogue that transcends cultural boundaries. [Special Reminder] This product is designed using a high-definition JPG format image with dimensions of 11520 x 13542 pixels at 300 DPI.