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백악춘효, by An Jung-sik, ink, 1915

백악춘효

An Jung-sik

1915

ink

From the collection of National Museum of Korea

Dominant colour

Overview

백악춘효 is a 1915 ink by An Jung-sik, a Nihonga work, held at National Museum of Korea.

Who painted this?
An Jung-sik
When & what style?
1915 · Nihonga
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Korea

About this work

This painting depicts a serene mountain landscape with a large, rocky peak in the center. The mountain is rendered in shades of brown and gray, with subtle texture and shading that gives it a sense of depth and dimensionality. In the foreground, there are trees and buildings, which are depicted in a more detailed and realistic style than the mountain. The painting is done in ink wash, which gives it a soft, dreamy quality. The artist has used a range of techniques to create texture and depth, including layering and blending the ink to create subtle gradations of tone. The painting is a beautiful example of Korean art from the early 20th century. For more information on the artist's style and technique, look up artist An Jung-sik.

About the artist

Artist

An Jung-sik

An Chungsik (Korean: 안중식; Hanja: 安中植, 1861–1919), art name Simjŏn (심전), was an artist who lived at the very end of the Joseon period.

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