Buddhist priests with the soldiers of Qianlong, 'The attacking troops have reached the city...'

China
China

Buddhist priests with the soldiers of Qianlong, 'The attacking troops have reached the city...'
1775-96
watercolour on silk
Place made
Beijing
Medium
watercolour on silk
Dimensions
47.0 x 40.2 cm
Credit line
South Australian Government Grant 1973
Accession number
738P18
Signature and date
The artist’s name Luo Dang and number ‘3’ appears on the reverse side of this picture which suggests the three paintings 738P16-18 were once part of a larger album. The reverse inscription reads: The attacking troops have reached the city which is unrivalled in history. The foreign [Tibetan] monk gives teachings on Buddhism. The troops were sent, under the order of the Emperor, to the foreign land to control a confrontation. They pray for a safe journey across the Yangzi River. The southern tribes do not believe in the teachings of the monks.
Media category
Watercolour
Collection area
Asian art - China