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Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
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Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432763 Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Eight-panel screen illustrating the legendary banquet that Seowangmo (Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West) held for the immortals around Jasper Lake, known as yojiyeon in Korea.
She (female yin) and her consort Dongwanggong (masculine yang energy) are enthroned by the lake in the middle of a garden terrace surrounded by peach trees for a celebration of the ripening fruit held every 3000 years.); Korean, out of copyright
Media ID 18260789
© Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA / Bridgeman Images
Attendants Cosmology Daoist Far East Far Eastern Feast Gods Harmonious Harmony Joseon Korea Korean Maidens Peaches Philosopy Seoul Taoism Taoist Theology Yang Yin And Yang Xiwangmu
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from "Dongwanggong, detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo" an exquisite artwork created around 1800 by the Korean School. Housed in the prestigious Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California, USA, this eight-panel screen painting depicts a legendary banquet hosted by Seowangmo, also known as Xiwangmu or the Queen Mother of the West. The scene unfolds around Jasper Lake, referred to as yojiyeon in Korea. In the center of a lush garden terrace adorned with peach trees stands Seowangmo and her consort Dongwanggong. They are enthroned by the lake, radiating feminine yin and masculine yang energy respectively. This grand celebration takes place every 3000 years to commemorate the ripening fruit. The composition is rich with symbolism and mythological elements deeply rooted in Far Eastern culture. It explores themes such as harmony, cosmology, immortality, and Taoist philosophy. Attendants fill the palace grounds while goddesses and maidens grace its surroundings. Through intricate brushwork and vibrant colors enhanced with gold accents on silk fabric, this masterpiece transports viewers into a realm where gods mingle with mortals amidst serene landscapes. With its profound religious significance and meticulous attention to detail, this painting exemplifies both artistic mastery and spiritual devotion within Korean art history. Its presence evokes awe-inspiring contemplation about nature's abundance and humanity's connection to divine realms.
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