Old World Portraits
Portrait of Cho Hyun-myeong
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century Joseon dynasty portrait featuring refined brushwork and a soft, warm palette.
Cho Jae-ho
Unknown Artist
1849 · Medium Not Listed
A refined 19th-century portrait of a Joseon dynasty official, showcasing masterful brushwork and traditional Korean attire.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in softened golden tones — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Warm beige, Charcoal black
About the piece
This 1849 portrait depicts Cho Jae-ho, a member of the Punhyang Cho family during the Joseon dynasty. The work exemplifies the era's sophisticated approach to realism, with meticulous attention given to the fine hairs of the subject's beard and the subtle contours of his expression. Dressed in formal pink robes and a Samo (official's hat), the figure radiates a sense of dignity and scholarship characteristic of the period's elite.
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