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Korean Painting, Scholar in Meditation browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Korean: Pre 1837 VR: item # 281376 Please refer to our stock # 53-52 when inquiring.
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| Painted in the early 19th century by Suk Chun, this work symbolizes the venerated Korean theme of long life. The ancient pine tree is an emblem of longevity, and the old sage, with his prominent high brow and hairless crown, bears a strong resemblance to Canopus, the star god of longevity. This is a quiet painting, dominated by the wonderful pine that is made more compelling because we see only a part of it. The face of the scholar is all about dignity and discipline with just a hint of humor. Done in ink and color on paper, it is matted in blue/grey silk and framed with a plain, rounded Asian frame. There is a horizontal crease mark and a small area of damage in the paper above the head of the scholar, otherwise the piece is in good condition. Dimensions including frame: height 41 1/2" (105 cm), width 17 1/2" (45 cm). | |||||||||
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