Peony blossom paintings rich in symbolism
- April 12, 2010 12:23
A massive, 10-panel Korean screen, probably late 18th-century, is rare for its continuously painted band of peonies in full bloom.
The screen is part of an exhibition at the National Museum of Korea on now through June 20. The exhibition also features nine other peony-patterned paintings from the Joseon period (1392-1910).
The peony traditionally symbolizes wealth, honor and high social position, and was widely used as a motif in paintings during the Joseon Kingdom. The flower has also been deemed the symbol of peace and stability.
_-Closing-the-Distance_100x100_c.jpg "Lot 204: Bob Kuhn (1920–2007),Closing the Distance, 1977, acrylic on masonite, 24 x 48 in, Sold: $409,500")
