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Wild Geese and Reeds, 1392-1910. Creator: UnknownWild Geese and Reeds, 1392-1910
Snowscape with Figures, 1584. Creator: Kim Si (Korean, 1524-1593)Snowscape with Figures, 1584. This scroll is a rare surviving example of early Joseon-period painting. The names of the painter, Kim Si, the patron, the date
Cho Jae-ho from Punhyang Cho Family, 1800s. Creator: UnknownCho Jae-ho from Punhyang Cho Family, 1800s
Buddhist Deities, 1700s-1800s. Creator: UnknownBuddhist Deities, 1700s-1800s
Books and Scholars Accouterments, late 1800s. Creator: Yi Taek-gyun (KoreanBooks and Scholars Accouterments, late 1800s. First produced around the second half of the eighteenth century, chaekgado (literally)
Cho Hyun-myeong from Punhyang Cho Family, 1800s. Creator: UnknownCho Hyun-myeong from Punhyang Cho Family, 1800s. These two portraits are of members of the Cho family, which originated from the area of Punhyang
Calligraphy (reverse), 1800s. Creator: UnknownCalligraphy (reverse), 1800s. This screen depicts paintings on one side and poems on the other-an economical format often used in Korea to allow the viewer to enjoy both sides of one screen
Dwelling by a Mountain Stream, 1500s. Creator: UnknownDwelling by a Mountain Stream, 1500s
Lotuses, Insects, and Birds, 1800s. Creator: UnknownLotuses, Insects, and Birds, 1800s. Pairs of herons, kingfishers, and dragonflies punctuate a profusion of lotus in this composition that
Painted Panel of Character Dragon, early 1900s. Creator: UnknownPainted Panel of Character " Dragon", early 1900s
Painted Panel of Character Recite, early 1900s. Creator: UnknownPainted Panel of Character " Recite", early 1900s
Painting of One Hundred Themes, late 1800s. Creator: UnknownPainting of One Hundred Themes, late 1800s. This screen depicts paintings on one side and poems on the other--an economical format often used in Korea to allow the viewer to enjoy both sides of one
Painting of One Hundred Themes (obverse), late 1800s. Creator: UnknownPainting of One Hundred Themes (obverse), late 1800s. This screen depicts paintings on one side and poems on the other-an economical format often used in Korea to allow the viewer to enjoy both sides
Painted Panel of Character Whistle, early 1900s. Creator: UnknownPainted Panel of Character " Whistle", early 1900s
Painted Panel of Character Tiger, early 1900s. Creator: UnknownPainted Panel of Character " Tiger", early 1900s
Poem on Plum, 1500s. Creator: Yi Hwang (Korean, 1501-1570)Poem on Plum, 1500s. For Yi Hwang, a celebrated scholar and poet in 16th-century Korea, writing poems was an escape from partisan politics
Bird Sleeping on a Plum Tree, early 1900s. Creator: Yang Ki-hun (Seuk-Eun) (Korean, 1843-1919?)Bird Sleeping on a Plum Tree, early 1900s. The plums status as the orthodox symbol of the literatis pure spirit originated in Lin Bus poem " Tiny Plum Flowers in Mountain Garden." The plum
Back Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe, late 1800s-early 1900s. Creator: UnknownBack Apron for the Royal Ceremonial Robe, late 1800s-early 1900s
Bamboo in Moonlight, 1500s. Creator: UnknownBamboo in Moonlight, 1500s. This painting depicts the full moon shining through a stand of bamboo, and for Joseon literati it would have conveyed the sense of life in harmony with nature to which
Boating in Moonlight, 1600s. Creator: UnknownBoating in Moonlight, 1600s
Egret and Reeds, late 1800s. Creator: Yang Ki-hun (Seuk-Eun) (Korean, 1843-1919?)Egret and Reeds, late 1800s. In this hanging scroll, an egret walks along the shores of a salt marsh where reeds abundantly grow
Daoist Immortal on a Kilin and Two Attendants, late 1800s. Creator: UnknownDaoist Immortal on a Kilin and Two Attendants, late 1800s
Crown for the Royal Ceremonial Costume, late 1800s-early 1900s. Creator: UnknownCrown for the Royal Ceremonial Costume, late 1800s-early 1900s
Epitaph Plaques for Yi Gi-ha, 1718. Creator: UnknownEpitaph Plaques for Yi Gi-ha, 1718
Gibbons in a Landscape, late 1800s or early 1900s. Creator: UnknownGibbons in a Landscape, late 1800s or early 1900s. In contrast to the normal pairing of six-fold screens in Japanese culture, Korean screens are typically eight- or ten-fold
Gathering among the Members of Office Censor-General, 1700s. Creator: UnknownGathering among the Members of Office Censor-General, 1700s. On a hilly riverbank a few gentlemen enjoy an outdoor picnic under old pine trees, while a servant woman prepares their meal and drink
Assembly of Buddhist Deities, 1846. Creator: UnknownAssembly of Buddhist Deities, 1846
Arhat, 1235. Creator: UnknownArhat, 1235. Arhats are Buddhist disciples who attain not only enlightenment, but supernatural power. These semidivine beings are believed to have a special role to guard
An attack in Tokyo, 1932. Creator: UnknownAn attack in Tokyo, 1932. Un Attentat a Tokio. The Sakuradamon Incident on 9 January 1932 was an assassination attempt by a Korean independence activist, Lee Bong-chang (1900-1932)
Donggwoldo (Painting of Eastern Palaces), c. 1830. Creator: AnonymousDonggwoldo (Painting of Eastern Palaces), c.1830. Found in the Collection of Dong-A University Museum
Example of a Roofless Palanquin, c. 1890Example of a Roofless Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving). This was used for carrying Government officials or first class noblemen; also used to carry the King around Palace grounds;
Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, c. 1890Example of an Enclosed Palanquin, pub. c.1890 (hand coloured engraving)
Victory at Pyongyang Castle, 1894Victory at Pyongyang Castle, pub. 1894 (colour woodcut)
Priests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. Artist: Walter HillierPriests and monks in a Korean monastery, or lamasery, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]
The Horse. The mural painting of the Susan-ri Tomb, Second Half of the 5th century
Acrobats. The mural painting of the Susan-ri Tomb, Second Half of the 5th century
The procession of the tombs master. The mural painting of the Susan-ri Tomb, Second Half of the 5th century
Seoul, 1919. Found in the collection of Regional Art Gallery, Vologda
View of mountain Kumgangsan (The Diamond Mountains), 1734. Found in the collection of Ho-Am Art Museum
Myeongseong (1851-1895), Empress of Korea. Artist: AnonymousMyeongseong (1851-1895), Empress of Korea. Found in the collection of Gyeonggi-do Myeongseong Memorial
Ch onhado (Map of All Under Heaven), Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous masterCh onhado (Map of All Under Heaven), Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the British Museum
Map of Japan and Korea, c1910. Artist: Gull Engraving CompanyMap of Japan and Korea, c1910. [Encyclopaedia Britannica Co]
The Battle of the Yalu, 1895, (1902). Artist: William Heysham OverendThe Battle of the Yalu, 1895, (1902). The Battle of Yalu River, took place on 17 September 1894, on the lower reaches of the Yalu River, at the border between Korea and China
A Japanese artists picture of Japans invasion of Korea in 1592 (1907). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 1, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1907]
Corean Painting, of the Great Buddhist priest P eng Yen of the T ai Yen hall, c16th centuryCorean Painting - probably sixteenth century: inscribed portrait of the Great Buddhist priest P eng Yen of the T ai Yen hall, c 16th century. From The Connoisseur Volume 96, edited by Edward Wenham
Bronze lantern from Korea and candelabrum from Holland, Japan, 1904. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street
Korean mandarins, 1895. Artist: Armand KohlKorean mandarins, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)
A Korean woman carrying a baby on her back, 1936. Artist: Wide World PhotosA Korean woman carrying a baby on her back, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
