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Lotuses, Insects, and Birds
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Pairs of herons, kingfishers, and dragonflies punctuate a profusion of lotus in this composition that, given the orientation of the herons and the clustering of motifs in the left-hand side of the work, may have once been the left painting of a pair. Given its subject matter, this hanging scroll may have been hung for display during the summer.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and color on silk |
| Dimensions | Image: 112.6 x 57.5 cm (44 5/16 x 22 5/8 in.); Overall: 174.5 x 77.5 cm (68 11/16 x 30 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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