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Grapevine and Squirrels

early 19th century
Not on view
The subject of grapevines was popular among literati painters throughout the Joseon period. Those who won fame for their representations of grapevines include female artist Shin Saimdang (1504–1551) and literati artists Hwang Jip–jung (b.1533), and Hong Suju (1642–1704). While earlier paintings of the subject are mostly in the form of album leaves, ink paintings of grapes from the nineteenth century are usually larger in format, such as hanging scrolls and folding screens.Squirrels are occasionally depicted on the branches of the vine, as in this example.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Grapevine and Squirrels
  • Artist: Unidentified artist
  • Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • Date: early 19th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: Image: 54 x 22 3/4 in. (137.2 x 57.8 cm)
    Overall with mounting: 74 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. (189.9 x 74.9 cm)
    Overall with knobs: 74 3/4 x 31 3/4 in. (189.9 x 80.6 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Bequests of Harrison Cady and Louisa McNeary, by exchange, and Bequest of Dorothy Graham Bennett, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.195
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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