Noando Minhwa, Antique Folk Painting of Geese and Reeds

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1090409
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The literal meaning of 'noando' is reed and geese painting, but it is a play on words, as 'no an' also means old man at rest, so a painting of geese and reeds symbolized a wish for a comfortable and peaceful old age. This antique folk painting of these ancient symbols is a wonderful and charming example. The geese are delightfully rendered and the reeds blow in the gentle breeze. Ink and colors on paper. Nicely framed in a bamboo frame. Frame: 30.75 x 19.25 inches, 78 x 49 cm; Painting: 22 x 14 ... Click for details

Persimmons Ripe with Color and Symbolism by Nam Jun

Korean: Paintings Pre 1940: item #1090407
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Painting of Persimmons Ripe with Color and Symbolism by Nam Jun. Persimmons have been a favorite subject of Korea artists for many years. Their many seeds are a symbol of many blessings such as the joy of many friends or many children. The challenge for the artist is to find a new way to represent them, while capturing the feelings that this ancient and treasured symbolism elicits. Nam Jun accomplishes this well in a tender and colorful manner in this fine painting. He uses a 'boneless' techniqu... Click for details

Landscape with a Creative Palette by Chung Shin

Korean: Paintings Pre 1980: item #1090401
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Landscape with a Creative Palette of Colors by Chung Shin. The artist creatively captures a mood and a moment and has taken the traditional monochrome black ink landscape in a new direction, with dynamic brushwork and an inventive use of color. Ink and colors on paper. Frame: 25.5 x 20.25 inches, 65 x 51.5 cm; Painting: 18.75 x 14.75 inches, 47.5 x 37.5 cm.

Quiet and Reverent Beauty of Magnolias by Suk Chun Gam

Korean: Paintings Pre 1980: item #1088132
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The Quiet and Reverent Beauty of Magnolias, Painting by Suk Chun Gam aka Song Woo. The magnolia is an ancient symbol of beauty in Korea, and the artist shows his loving admiration for this timeless flower in this peaceful painting of the wondrous world of the magnolia. Ink and colors on paper. Frame: 24.5 x 18 inches, 62 x 45.5 cm; Painting: 16.25 x 12.75 inches, 41 x 32.5 cm.

Flourishing Chrysanthemums Painting by Song So

Korean: Paintings Pre 1950: item #1088130
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Flourishing Chrysanthemums Painting by Song So. Chrysanthemums, with their many petals, are an ancient symbol of abundance in Korea. The vivacious and flourishing chrysanthemums that are so energetically painted by Song So in this wonderful work of art are a particularly fine example of this symbolism of abundance. Ink and colors on paper. Frame: 28 x 20 inches, 71 x 51 cm; 19 x 14.5 inches, 48 x 37 cm.

Plum Blossoms and Bush Warblers Painting by Lee Hyun Bo

Korean: Paintings Pre 1980: item #1088128
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Plum Blossoms and Bush Warblers Painting by Lee Hyun Bo aka Choon Jae. In Korea, the plum blossom symbolizes courage because it blooms early, when winter is not quite over. The bush warblers are encouraged by the plum blossoms fragrance to descend from their winter abodes. The poem on this painting reads, "The plum blossoms shake with happiness at the landing on its branches of the bush warblers, who are attracted to the plum blossoms by the three fragrances: the smell of cleanliness, the smell ... Click for details

Seagulls and the Bamboo Grove, Painting by Yeon Sa

Korean: Paintings Pre 1970: item #1088127
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Seagulls and the Bamboo Grove, Painting by Yeon Sa. A wildly creative, semi-abstract depiction of seagulls enjoying the abundant bamboo grove that is growing wildly near the sea. The bamboo wave and bend in the sea breeze, and are painted with so much life that they seem to grow before your eyes. The bamboo is an ancient symbol of resilience in Korea, because of its ability to bend instead of breaking in a strong wind. Ink and colors on paper. Frame: 30.25 x 14 inches, 76.5 x 35.5 cm; Painting: ... Click for details

Memorial for Mr. Jun with Engraved Calligraphy

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1085874
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Painted Wood Memorial to Mr. Jun with Engraved Calligraphy, written by Jong Son, the first son of the first son, written on the longest night of the year, December 22nd, with the title Young Myo Jae Gi. A beautifully, skillfully, and lovingly rendered work of art and piece of history. Mineral pigments on wood. 38.5 x 15.75 inches, 98 x 40 cm.

Very Large Traditional Bird and Flower Painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1085870
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Very Large 19th Century Traditional Bird and Flower Painting, with pheasants, swallows, ferns, bamboo, orchids, and yellow roses. Hwajodo (bird and flower paintings) were almost always unsigned. Though this painting is anonymous, the artist was obviously highly skilled. The birds are paired to symbolize love. The orchids symbolize purity in this context, and the bamboo symbolize resilience. It was believed that the owner of this painting would experience pure and resilient love. A stunning and v... Click for details

Rare Pair of 19th Century Bird and Flower Fan Paintings

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1085869
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Very Rare Pair of 19th Century Bird and Flower Fan Paintings (Hwajodo). The top painting has bamboo, swallows, and pheasants. The bottom painting has bamboo, plum blossoms, and bush warblers. These are antique fan paintings that have been beautifully mounted and framed. The plum blossoms symbolize courage and the bamboo symbolize resilience. The birds are all paired to symbolize love. So the complete meaning is that love survives through courage and resilience. An old, beautiful and inspiring p... Click for details