Journal of Korean Art & Archaeology 2018, Vol.12 pp.45-61
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The folding screen "Sea, Cranes, and Peaches" is a notable piece from the Honolulu Museum of Art, showcasing Korean art's fusion with foreign influences during the Korean Empire. Initially highlighted during a preservation initiative, it underwent restoration in Korea before exhibiting at the National Museum in Seoul in 2007. This twelve-panel screen features cranes and peaches, symbolizing longevity, amidst a lavish gold leaf adornment. Though atypically large and distinct from traditional Korean screens, with smaller gold leaf squares unique to its design, its creation possibly marks the 1902 imperial festivities for King Gojong. The screen's journey from Korea to Hawaii—via dealers like Yamanaka & Company—reflects broader cultural exchanges amid political shifts. Its rediscovery encourages reconsideration of the Korean Empire's artistic role while transcending traditional views by acknowledging Japanese stylistic influences.
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Other articles from this issue
- Editorial Note
- The Bureau of Painting during the Joseon Dynasty: The Transformation of Institutional Systems Responding to Political Changes
- A Study of the Ten Symbols of Longevity Screen in the Collection of the Museum of Art at the University of Oregon
- Production and Significance of Paintings of Tribute Missions to the Son of Heaven in the Late 18th Century
- Study of Ten-panel Folding Screen with Image of Peonies in the National Museum of Korea
- The Production and Copying of Portraits of Meritorious Subjects: Portraits of Jo Gonggeun and their Related Drawings
- The Production Method and Characteristics of the White Birch Bark Mudguard Flaps from Cheonmachong Tomb