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Snowscape with Figures
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This hanging scroll is a rare surviving example of early Joseon period painting. The painter Kim Si (1481–1537) was a member of the aristocracy, or high-ranking men. However, after his father, Kim Anro (1481–1537) fell out of power, Kim Si retreated himself and spent his life as a reclusive artist. <br><br>In such a context, this image of a solitary scholar in his studio surrounded by trees and snow-covered mountains does not simply render an idealized life of a recluse focusing on scholarly pursuits; rather, it is the painter’s mindscape, indicating that the glory of his family has become a forgotten part of his past.
| Artist / Maker | Kim Si |
|---|---|
| Date | 1584 |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink on silk |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 53 x 67.3 cm (20 7/8 x 26 1/2 in.); Overall: 148.6 x 90.2 cm (58 1/2 x 35 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Kim Si (Korean, 1524–1593) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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