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Persimmon Village

Ch'ang-yon Ham

1950

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Persimmon Village is a 1950 by Ch'ang-yon Ham, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Ch'ang-yon Ham
When & what style?: 1950
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a village scene with bright orange trees in bloom. A group of women sits under a roof, working with baskets and bowls on a table. In the foreground, a man and child walk along a low wall, heading toward the women. The background has simple buildings and a pagoda-style roof, all outlined in black against a light background. The trees look like persimmons, a fruit often tied to seasonal celebrations. The style is clean and flat, with bold colors and clear shapes. Next, look up Ham, Ch'ang-yon to see more of his work.