Ch’ien-lung Emperor
Called the “Louis XIV of China”, he was considered the greatest of the Ch’ing Emperors.
AKA
Qianlong Emperor
Born
1711
Died
1799
Portrait Year
1793
Portrait Age
82
Many years of peace and prosperity and the cultivation of the arts were sadly followed by decades of wars to widen the boundaries and subjugate rebellions against a regime that was being enveloped in corruption. Ch’ien-lung abdicated in 1796, but his son and successor was too weak, so the father continued to direct affairs of state from behind the scenes. Ch’ien-lung died in 1799.
Lunar New Year was one of the few times when Emperor Qianlong could dine with friends and family. He hosted legendary feasts that offered up to 80 different dishes. Like his grandfather, Qianlong supported the arts and acted in New Year operas.
Region
China
Historical Period
18th century
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