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Landscape with Fishermen, 1600s. Creator: Yi Bul-hae (Korean, active 1500s), attributed to
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Landscape with Fishermen, 1600s. Creator: Yi Bul-hae (Korean, active 1500s), attributed to
Landscape with Fishermen, 1600s. Surviving paintings of the early Choson period in Korea, while not numerous, provide modern viewers with a consistent ensemble of subject matter, painting formats, and stylistic approaches. Along with landscape painting, animal, bird, and flower paintings, a few portraits, grapes, bamboo, figural compositions, and kyehoe-do (commem-orative rites scenes) make up the basic repertoire of subjects. The late 15th- and 16th-century landscapes that have survived, however, are modest in format. Korean painters preferred to work in a restricted compositional arena. The subject here is straightforward: a solitary figure seated in a small boat fishing. Clad in a straw rain poncho and wide-brimmed hat, the fisherman has chosen a body of water that could be part of a lake or a river. Reeds sparkle on the far shoreline among dark, black rock forms that appear to float above the water. On the near shoreline are a pair of pines, a grove of bamboo or water reeds, and two withered deciduous trees from which moss hangs. Otherwise the vista is barren (except for a distant waterfall), emphasizing the profound space, the dim light, and the frosty air that forces the fisherman to huddle beneath his clothing
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This print showcases a landscape painting from the 1600s, created by Yi Bul-hae, an active Korean artist during the 1500s. The surviving paintings from this era provide us with a glimpse into the subject matter, painting formats, and stylistic approaches of the early Choson period in Korea. In this particular artwork, we are presented with a serene scene featuring fishermen. The composition is simple yet powerful - a lone figure seated in a small boat engaged in fishing. Dressed in traditional attire including a straw rain poncho and wide-brimmed hat, the fisherman has chosen to venture out onto calm waters that could be part of either a lake or river. The surroundings add depth and atmosphere to the painting. Reeds glisten on the far shoreline amidst dark rock formations that seem to hover above the water's surface. On closer inspection, we notice two majestic pines standing proudly on the near shoreline alongside bamboo or water reeds. Two withered deciduous trees adorned with moss complete this barren vista except for a distant waterfall cascading down. The overall effect of this artwork is one of profound space and tranquility enhanced by dim lighting and frosty air enveloping everything within its grasp. It evokes both solitude and harmony with nature as our fisherman seeks refuge beneath his clothing against these elements. This remarkable print allows modern viewers to appreciate not only Yi Bul-hae's artistic prowess but also provides insight into Korean art during this period where landscapes were favored subjects within restricted compositional arenas.
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