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Leisure Time at the Yuanmingyuan in the Twelfth Month of the Yongzheng Reign - Silk Scroll Painting Reproduction
Leisure Time at the Yuanmingyuan in the Twelfth Month of the Yongzheng Reign - Silk Scroll Painting Reproduction
"The Emperor Yongzheng's Twelve Months of Leisure at the Yuanmingyuan: a Reproduction of a Qing Dynasty Painting" was created by the court painter Lang Shining during the Qing Dynasty, showcasing the combined artistic styles of landscape painting, palace architecture, and daily life scenes. It depicts the Emperor Yongzheng's daily activities within his residence in the Yuanmingyuan.
The painting is arranged in chronological order based on the twelve months of the lunar calendar in ancient China. The months depicted include "January: Appreciating Plum Blossoms and Lanterns," "February: Excursion in the Countryside," "March: Admiring Peach Blossoms," "April: Outdoor Poetry and Wine Gathering," "May: Boat Race," "June: Enjoying Lotus Flowers and Picking Water Chestnuts," "July: Seeking Skills and Crafting Skills," "August: Appreciating the Moon," "September: Viewing Mountains and Admiring Chrysanthemums," "October: Portrait Painting," "November: Meditation and Discussion," and "December: Appreciating Snowfall."