Picnic (1 of 2 genre paintings)

Picnic (1 of 2 genre paintings)

late 18th century-early 19th century
Country
Korea
Object
painting
Medium
ink and color on paper
Accession Number
1972.65.1
Credit Line
Museum Purchase
Picnic (1 of 2 genre paintings). late 18th century-early 19th century. ink and color on paper. Museum Purchase. 1972.65.1.
Dimensions
height: 25 3/4 in, 65.405 cm; width: 15 1/4 in, 38.735 cm; mat height: 34 1/8 in, 86.6775 cm; mat width: 26 1/8 in, 66.3575 cm
Inscription
Korean characters and stamps TR
Department
Arts of Asia
Collection
Arts of Asia
Picnic (1 of 2 genre paintings) Korea late 1700s-early 1800s, Joseon dynasty Ink and light color on paper Museum purchase 1972.65.1 This typical Korean genre painting depicts a common scene of country life. This was probably in a series of similar scenes from a folding screen, which included the associated painting of a street trial.
Known Provenance
At least 1972, Spink & Son; 1972, DAM collection, museum purchase.