Orchids and Rocks (Translation)
석란도 조선시대 김규진 (김해강) 지본수묵 (Primary Title)
蘭石圖 朝鮮時代 金圭鎮 (金海岡) 紙本水墨 (Primary Title)
Kim Gyujin 金圭鎮 김규진, Korean, 1868–1933 (Artist)
Kim Hae-gang was a Korean court painter and a tutor of calligraphy for the imperial family. Among his favorite subjects were orchids and rocks, symbols of purity and strength, as depicted on this painting. The inscription reads: Jutting out of the cliff to seek self-comfort, Silent in the gentle wind. Who planted these spiritual roots in this quiet valley? Widely spread the fragrance on the ground.
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
金海岡 Kim Hae-gang
Artist's seals: 金圭鎮 Kim Gyujin, 海岡 Haegang
脱身岩穴自安閒， 三逕風静静閉冥。 誰把靈根鋤幽谷，異香從此滿人間。 東海漁夫金海岡。(Nesting in the cliff to seek self-comfort, silent in the gentle wind. Who planted these spiritual roots in the quiet valley? Widely spreading the unique fragrance on the ground. Kim Haegang, Fisherman of the East Sea)
Gift of Kang Collection Korean Art in celebration of VMFA's 75th anniversary
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