Fan 1700 - 1766

This hand-painted fan, created between 1700 and 1766 by Italian artist Giuseppe Castiglione, showcases a delicate depiction of a bird perched on a blossoming branch. The design, characteristic of Castiglione’s style, incorporates elements of both European and Chinese artistic traditions. The intricate details of the flowers and leaves, combined with the graceful posture of the bird, create a harmonious and visually captivating composition. This piece, now residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, embodies the artistic exchange that thrived during the Qing dynasty in China.