Grapevines 1823

onamun

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"Grapevines" is a six-panel screen by the Korean artist O Nam-un, dating back to 1823. The painting depicts a delicate vine of grapes, its branches gracefully reaching across the panels, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The artist's minimalist style and use of subtle ink washes evoke a sense of tranquility and elegance, a hallmark of Korean painting during the Joseon period. The screen is an excellent example of the "bunjinghwa" genre, which emphasized simplicity and natural beauty, and served as a reminder of the interconnectedness between nature and humanity.

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Grapevines are a traditional theme in Korean painting because of their association with fertility. O Nam-un depicted the vines in the direction of view, flowing across the surface as though blowing gently in the wind. The interplay of the vines, leaves, and grapes attest to his virtuoso handling of the brush.