Dimensions: painting proper: H. 27.7 x W. 16.5 cm (10 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.) mounting, suspension cord and roller ends: H. 129.5 x W. 39.4 cm (51 x 15 1/2 in.)
Copyright: CC0 1.0
Curator: Immediately, I'm struck by the sense of quietude, the subtle monochrome palette. Editor: This is Orchid and Rock, attributed to Kim Ŭng-wÅn, also known as So-ho. It's a hanging scroll; ink on paper. Curator: The artist's brushstrokes exhibit a wonderful economy. Each line describing the orchid is precise, carrying significant weight. The rock, too, is rendered with impressive structural integrity. Editor: Scholar-artists like Kim were often part of the political elite, art was a demonstration of cultivation. This kind of piece would have been part of a tradition of courtly arts and literati culture. Curator: Indeed, and notice how the composition balances positive and negative space, creating a dynamic tension between form and emptiness. The calligraphy adds another layer, visually and conceptually. Editor: A lovely example of its kind, and certainly reflective of the period's emphasis on harmony and restraint.
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