Jiang Tingxi (1669-1732), an important court painter in the middle of the Qing Dynasty, was of Han nationality and a native of Changshu, Jiangsu. The word Yangsun, the word Youjun, the number Nansha, Xigu, Qingtong Jushi. Kangxi forty-two years of Jinshi, Yongzheng years once served as the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Household Shangshu, Wenhuadian University Scholar, Prince Taifu and other positions.
"Pigeon Pedigree" is a painting with the theme of pigeons. It is in the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing.
The images of the pigeons in "The Pigeon Pedigree" are all sketches, showing Jiang Tingxi's profound observation and painting skills.
The work depicts a variety of pigeon breeds, most of which are extinct, which makes the book also of great biological and historical value.
Jiang Tingxi's painting style is strange and straightforward, the color is blurred with ink, natural and harmonious, and the wind is vivid. He is good at painting flowers and birds, and is known for his sketches, and "Pigeon Pedigree" is the embodiment of his artistic style.
Jiang Tingxi was a high-ranking official during the Yongzheng period, and was also a learned scholar and poet. His paintings were loved by the royal family and were often kept in the royal court. As one of his representative works, "Pigeon Pedigree" not only shows his painting talent, but also reflects the artistic style and aesthetic taste of court painting at that time.
The Pedigree of the Pigeon is not only a painting, but also a historical document that records the breed and form of the pigeon. It provides valuable information for us to understand the breeding and breed of pigeons in the Qing Dynasty, and also shows the remarkable achievements of traditional Chinese painting in sketching and representing nature.
As one of Jiang Tingxi's representative works, "Pigeon Spectrum" has a high value in the art of painting. It not only shows Jiang Tingxi's painting style and skills, but also reflects the artistic level of court painting in the Qing Dynasty.
Due to its rarity and historical value, it is also very valuable in the art market. For collectors and investors, this is a rare art treasure.
