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Scholar Playing a Qin
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The painting invites viewers to an intimate qin, or zither, recital in the cool breezy night under the moon. The musician at the center gently strums the strings, while his servant boy is drowsing, without realizing the tea pot is steaming. In older times, playing a musical instrument was considered an effective way to cultivate one's spiritual and mental balance.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | album leaf; ink and color on silk |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 23.5 x 23.8 cm (9 1/4 x 9 3/8 in.); Overall: 26.5 x 26.5 cm (10 7/16 x 10 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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