Lang Shih-Ning: Eight Horses
Lang Shih-ning was especially skilled in portraying animals and executed many paintings of horses for the Ch'ien-lung Emperor who loved fine horses. This work is a representative example of the theme depicting eight horses in various postures under a willow tree, all rendered in ultimate realism.

P54 Lang Shih-Ning: Eight Horses Ch'ing dynasty hanging scroll/ink and color on silk artwork : 121.7cm x 69.2cm (original size : 139.3 x 80.2cm) hanging scroll : 200.0cm x 81.2cm 72,000yen