Figure Studies
Scholar Playing a Qin
Unknown Artist
A peaceful 19th-century Korean painting depicting a scholar playing a qin under the shade of a pine tree.
Poet Fisherman
Unknown Artist
1849 · Medium Not Listed
An evocative Joseon-era painting depicting a scholar-fisherman in a moment of tranquil reflection.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally in balanced wall arrangements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Olive green, Aged gold, Rich brown
About the piece
Dating from the Joseon dynasty, this Korean painting illustrates the classical theme of the 'Poet Fisherman,' representing the scholar's desire for a simple life in nature. The work features delicate ink and color on a textured surface, showing a seated figure accompanied by calligraphic inscriptions and a crane, symbolizing longevity and spiritual grace.
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