Scarce Early Primitive Korean Tiger Painting
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Paintings: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1495494
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Paintings: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1495494
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Scarce Early Primitive Korean Tiger Painting. This is the only 18th to early 19th Century example we have ever seen offered for sale. There is nothing anywhere like Joseon Era Korean tiger folk paintings. Tigers in Korean paintings are not ferocious. They are humorous and full of personality. And each one is unique, like this fellow here with his quizzical and lovable face as he is being addressed by the magpies. This was a favorite symbol of the common folks and represented the people speaking truth to power. The pine tree is a symbol of longevity and wisdom. This painting is very "Korean." It is painted in ink on traditional old hanji paper. Korean tiger folk paintings are never signed. Frame: 23.5 x 19 inches, 60 x 48 cm. Painting: 17.5 x 13.5 inches, 44.5 x 34 cm.
Scarce Early Primitive Korean Tiger Painting. This is the only 18th to early 19th Century example we have ever seen offered for sale. There is nothing anywhere like Joseon Era Korean tiger folk paintings. Tigers in Korean paintings are not ferocious. They are humorous and full of personality. And each one is unique, like this fellow here with his quizzical and lovable face as he is being addressed by the magpies. This was a favorite symbol of the common folks and represented the people speaking truth to power. The pine tree is a symbol of longevity and wisdom. This painting is very "Korean." It is painted in ink on traditional old hanji paper. Korean tiger folk paintings are never signed. Frame: 23.5 x 19 inches, 60 x 48 cm. Painting: 17.5 x 13.5 inches, 44.5 x 34 cm.
