Who painted Hunting Scene?

Hunting Scene was painted by Unknown in 1804.

Where can I see Hunting Scene?

Hunting Scene is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Hunting Scene?

Hunting Scene is associated with Joseon dynasty painting.

Artwork

Hunting Scene

Unknown , 1804

Hunting Scene is an unspecified painting by the Joseon dynasty painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1993.239
Credit line: Gift of Leighton R. and Rosemarie Longhi

About this work

You see men on horseback chasing deer through a rocky valley, arrows flying and dogs barking.

This scene started in China, but Korean kings loved it, even though they called the hunters "barbaric." By the 1800s, folding screens like this one were used to bring energy and a touch of the exotic into royal rooms.

If you like this, look up more about korea, joseon dynasty (1392–1910).

Overview

This painting depicts a dynamic hunting scene, with horsemen and dogs chasing deer through a rugged landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows nomadic warriors on horseback, a theme that originated in the Qing imperial court in China but was later adopted by the Korean royal court, despite the Joseon ruling class viewing these warriors as 'barbaric'.

Technique & Style

The artwork is part of a folding screen, a format that became popular for this subject in the late 1800s, valued for its exotic and energetic qualities.

Context

The painting reflects the complex cultural exchange between China and Korea during the Joseon dynasty, with the Korean court appropriating a Chinese theme while holding ambivalent views towards its subjects.