Korean Joseon Period Monochrome Landscape Painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1700: item #1103573

Korean landscape paintings were strongly influenced by works done during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) especially the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xia rivers and many Korean artists during the 16th up until the late 17th century produced various renditions based on this noted Song dynasty painting. Among the artists living during this period, Ahn Gyeon was one of the noted painters who produced the renditions of the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xia Rivers and developing the unique style of 16th cent... Click for details

Antique Korean Painting of Deer and Pine Trees

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #1102406
0836

Antique Korean Painting of Deer and Pine Trees Along the River. The deer and pine trees are symbols of longevity, and when the deer are paired, as they are in this painting, they are a symbol of eternal love. Scroll: 48.5 x 33.5 inches, 123 x 85 cm; Painting: 22 x 30 inches, 56 x 76 cm.

Warm and Colorful Chaekkori Painting of Scholar's Items

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #1093995
0825

Chaekkori, paintings depicting books and scholar's items, are abundant with symbols of diligence, motivation, good fortune and virtue. Chaekkori are uniquely Korean, despite the fact that many of the items depicted in a Chaekkori are Chinese. The Joseon Dynasty Korean scholar had much respect for Chinese art and learning, but expressed that admiration in a uniquely Korean manner through Chaekkori. We see items here that indicate refined comfort, but more important than the sense of gentility tha... Click for details

Oil Painting by Korean Artist Chan Jin Kim

Korean: Paintings Contemporary: item #1093767
0824

Oil Painting by Korean Artist Chan Jin Kim. Frame: 29.25 x 26.5 inches, 74.5 x 67.5 inches; Painting: 17.25 x 14.5 inches, 44 x 37 cm.

Oil Painting by Korean Artist Chan Jin Kim

Korean: Paintings Contemporary: item #1093762
0823

Oil Painting by Korean Artist Chan Jin Kim. Frame: 25.75 x 22 inches, 65.5 x 56 cm; Painting: 15.5 x 12 inches, 39.5 x 30.5 cm.

Oil Painting by Korean Artist Yong Oh

Korean: Paintings Contemporary: item #1093761
0822

Oil Painting by Korean Artist Yong Oh. Frame: 31.5 x 28.5 inches, 80 x 72.5 cm; Painting: 20 x 17.5 inches, 51 x 44.5 cm.

Korean Buddhist Religious Painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1090562

A religious temple painting of a yellow buddha surrounded by 10 deity attendants. Seated atop a lotus throne, the buddha makes a gesture of reassurance, abbaya mudra, with his right hand, and a gesture of liberality with his left hand, varada mudra. There is an inset inscription on the left. Chosun Dynasty 17th/18th century. It measures 50" wide by 54" tall by 2.5" deep. Incense marks throughout. Previously featured in the 2008 Arts of Pacific Asia show.

Old Plum Blossoms and Sparrows Fan Painting by Woon Hae

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #1090422
0820

Antique Traditional Korean Plum Blossoms and Sparrows Fan Painting by Woon Hae. Because plum blossoms bloom early, when winter is not quite finished, they are a symbol of courage. Two sparrows in a plum tree symbolize marital bliss. The Sino-Korean word for sparrows is 'chak', which also means 'joy'. Two sparrows are 'chak chak', which is read as 'joy and happiness'. The poem on this fan painting says that early spring cleans the air and cleans you. A fine and touching example of this traditiona... Click for details

Bountiful Grapes as Christian Symbolism, Kim Jung Woon

Korean: Paintings Pre 1980: item #1090419
0819

Bountiful Grapes as Christian Symbolism by Kim Jung Woon aka Suk Chun. Many grapes on the vine and the many seeds of the grapes symbolize many blessings. This feeling of blessedness is abundantly conveyed in this vibrant, colorful painting by Kim Jung Woon. Ink and colors on paper. Frame: 35.25 x 15 inches, 89.5 x 38 cm; Painting: 27.5 x 10.75 inches, 70 x 27.5 cm.

Plum Blossoms and Sparrows Painting and Poem by So Kang

Korean: Paintings Pre 2000: item #1090414
0818

Plum Blossoms and Sparrows Under the Moon, Painting and Poem by So Kang. The brief and beautiful poem reads: The fluid movement of the plum blossom's fragrance breaks the silence. This feeling is vividly captured on this bright and beautiful painting by So Kang in 1992. Because plum blossoms bloom early, when winter is not quite finished, they are a symbol of courage. Two sparrows in a plum tree symbolize marital bliss. The Sino-Korean word for sparrows is 'chak', which also means 'joy'. Two spa... Click for details