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Inwang jesaekdo, by Jeong Seon, unspecified, 1751

Inwang jesaekdo

Jeong Seon

1751

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Korea

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Overview

Inwang jesaekdo is a 1751 unspecified by Jeong Seon, a Rococo painting work, depicting Cloud, held at National Museum of Korea.

Who painted this?
Jeong Seon
When & what style?
1751 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Korea

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with mountains, trees, and a few buildings. The scene is depicted in shades of black and white, with bold brushstrokes and subtle texture. In the foreground, a few trees and bushes are scattered, while in the background, mountains rise up, their peaks shrouded in mist. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Jeong Seon.

The story of this work

Overview

Inwangjesaekdo (Korean: 인왕제색도; Hanja: 仁王霽色圖; "Clearing After Rain in Mt. Inwangsan" or "After Rain at Mt. Inwang") is a landscape painting by the famous Jeong Seon. It was painted during the reign of Joseon Dynasty King Yeongjo in 1751, at his birthplace in Cheongun-dong at Jongno District, modern-day Seoul. It was designated by the South Korean government as the 216th National Treasure of Korea on August 6, 1984. The painting is currently held and managed by the Ho-Am Art Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. Previously in possession of Lee Kun-hee, it has been donated to the National Museum…

Read the full account in the museum source.

Source: wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

About the artist

Portrait of Jeong Seon
Artist

Jeong Seon

Chŏng Sŏn (Korean: 정선; Hanja: 鄭敾; 1676 – 20 April 1759) was a Korean landscape painter, also known by the art names Gyeomjae and Nangok and courtesy name Wonbaek.

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