One Hundred Horses Draft
Giuseppe Castiglione · 1723
Why it's great
A first sketch for the famous painting of one hundred horses, with horses resting, swimming and playing in a landscape. Giuseppe Castiglione was an Italian missionary and painter who became the court painter of the Chinese emperors. He combined Western realism with Chinese painting. It's a rare look at how he planned a masterpiece.
Where to see it
📍 Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York City, United States
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Giuseppe Castiglione was born in Milan, Italy, and became a Jesuit brother, traveling as a missionary to China. He took the name Lang Shining and served as a court painter for three Chinese emperors. He blended European realism with Chinese styles. He died in Beijing in 1766.
