Portrait of the Kangxi Emperor in Informal Dress Holding a Brush
Kangxi Emperor · 1700
Why it's great
The Kangxi Emperor sits in a relaxed pose, holding a brush, in a plain robe. The emperor ruled China for 61 years, longer than anyone else, and he painted and wrote poetry as well. This portrait shows him as a scholar, not only a ruler. It's a thoughtful picture of an emperor.
Where to see it
📍 The Palace MuseumBeijing, China
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The Kangxi Emperor was the second Qing emperor of China, and he ruled for 61 years, from 1661 to 1722, longer than any other Chinese emperor. He was interested in science, art, poetry and calligraphy, and also painted himself. He lived in Beijing and the Imperial Summer Palace.
