Giuseppe CASTIGLIONE Italian 1688–1766, worked in China 1714–66 Qianlong Emperor in ceremonial armour on horseback 清人画弘历戎装骑马像轴Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 1739 coloured inks on silk 322.5 x 232.0 cm The Palace Museum,

Giuseppe CASTIGLIONE Italian 1688–1766, worked in China 1714–66 Qianlong Emperor in ceremonial armour on horseback 清人画弘历戎装骑马像轴Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 1739 coloured inks on silk 322.5 x 232.0 cm The Palace Museum,
Giuseppe CASTIGLIONE, Qianlong Emperor in ceremonial armour on horseback 清人画弘历戎装骑马像轴Qing dynasty, Qianlong period 1739, coloured inks on silk, 322.5 x 232.0 cm, The Palace Museum

Join the President of NGV Voluntary Guides, Ramona Chua, for an in depth exploration of the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Discover the history of the Manchus, where they came from and how they came to rule China for 268 years. The Qianlong Emperor’s long 60-year reign (1736–1795) was a particularly fascinating time in China’s history where he was a leader of the Golden Age of China. Take a closer look at the paintings and objects created during Qianlong’s reign, and featured in the exhibition.

Speaker Ramona Chua, President, NGV Voluntary Guides
Date: 11am–12pm, 21st June 2015
Venue: NGV International, Ground Level, Clemenger BBDO Auditorium
Tickets: Cost $16 M / $20 A / $18 C, Code P1539
Booking required: Ph +61 3 8662 1555, 10am–5pm daily
Website: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program/lecture-the-beginning-of-the-qing-dynasty/?dateNo=0