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Orchids and Rocks (Yi Ha-eung)
Orchids and Rocks (Yi Ha-eung)
Joseon · Yi Ha-eung · 1888 · Korea
A hanging scroll by the Heungseon Daewongun — regent father of the last Joseon king, painted after being forced from political power. Orchids are scholar-gentlemen; rocks are steadfastness.
Orchids and Rocks
Orchids and Rocks
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) · 1897–98 · Eight-panel folding screen; ink on silk