Artwork
Namgang Village Women
Namgang Village Women is a paint painting by the Korean Minhwa artist Kim Ui-gwan. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Namgang Village Women is a 1984 painting by Kim Ui-gwan, created using soft, flowing brushstrokes and muted colors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three women wading through shallow water, carrying heavy loads; the central figure shoulders a rifle, while the others bear large bundles on their backs, set against a blurred background hinting at green plants.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of soft brushstrokes conveys movement in the water and the women's clothing, with the bundles and rifle standing out against the otherwise subdued color palette.
Artist & collection
Artist
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