Flowers and Birds (Translation)
화조도팔곡병풍 조선시대 지본설채 (Primary Title)
花鳥圖八幅屏風 朝鮮時代 紙本設色 (Primary Title)
Unidentified (Artist)
Painted in delicate brushwork and vibrant colors, this screen illustrates seasonal flowers, ranging from peach blossoms to lotuses, camellias, and chrysanthemums, surrounded by birds such as magpies, mandarin ducks, peacocks, and pheasants. The lively garden scene reveals the artist’s close observation of nature and conveys a symbolic message of renewal and delight. In the 19th century, this type of botanical screen was placed behind a low desk to decorate women’s living quarters.
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
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Arthur and Margaret Glasgow Endowment
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
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