Gao Changgong高长恭 - A most handsome/tragic prince/general in Chinese history

[zhouhua00]

It all started when Violet Suki posted a journal about a sculpture of the Dying Gaulish (you can read it here). And then too_beauty made the comment that if Phai had fought naked, tons of distracted soldiers had surely fallen under his spell. I totally agreed and it reminds me of the most handsome/tragic prince/general in Chinese history

Comments

[violetsuki]

I like the story of the prince Gao Changgong. really moving.

And I find the arts really beautiful, my favourite is the last. The role-playing, the blood, the weapon, the wind… All that gives a dramatic dimension that I like a lot. And maybe because I see my Hephaistion in "Nothing is ever finished" like that.

Thanks for share.

[zhouhua00]

Thank you!

Yes, the last one is my favorite one as well. I know many fans favor the second last.

Nudge nudge...time to update "Nothing is ever finished"!

[violetsuki]

Don't worrry, soon it will come. I had work about it all the day and I have almost finish to write the chapter in french. After I have to translate it in english. So I think to put it on line soon.

[goldenboat]

Wow!! Such a brave and tragic character. I would love to read more about Gao. The drawings are breathtaking:)) Thank you for this wonderful update. *HUGS*

[zhouhua00]

You are welcome!

You can try Google translator and here is his story at Chinese Baidu (similar to English Wiki) http://baike.baidu.com/view/174586.htm

[delos13]

Thanks for the interesting story. Yes, his life seems more tragical that Hephaision's because Hephaistion had Alexander. And another reason, from my POV - it's more tragic to be a warrior in a civil war, when you have to fight your own countrymen; and then to be poisoned by your own cousin!

The drawings are very beautiful but are they done by European fans? With slight exception of the third from the top picture (Gao Changgong in black and gold costume) the face is European looking.

[zhouhua00]

I agree - civil wars are always the bitterest and cruelest, and unfortunately Gao lived in an era that China was wracked by chaos and civil wars.

Murder in the Gao family is as common as cereal for breakfast. In this case his cousin murdered him and signed his own death warrant.

Ah, Gao didn't have world-wide fame. He was very popular in China but little-known anywhere else (except Japan, whose culture was deeply effected by China).

The pictures were drawn by his Chinese fans. They are supposed to be idolized and glorified version of a perfectly gorgeous man. Yes, most pictures do have some European characters in them, but they are undoubtedly Chinese. :)

Gao was mixed blood

[ext_5492975]

The reason why he looked so European because his ancesters were mixed blood with Chinese and northern nomad tribes. Prince Lan Ling was considered as Four Handsome men in the Chinese history because he was so handsome.

[too_beauty]

awesome story as I already told you and the last picture is totally gorgeous as well as dramatic.

[zhouhua00]

My dear:

I should have added a note that this entry is for you, and I sincerely wish you a quick recovery.

I know, the last one is my favorite one as well. But many fans prefer the second last.

[too_beauty]

aww that is so nice of you, thank you!
In that one, he looks more like a lover than a warrior, nevertheless, he is still handsome!

[passionscowboys]

Very beautiful. I especially love the the 5th and 6th drawings for their realistic detail. Thank you for posting this!