국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Painting of a Dog and Puppies
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Author

    Yi Am(李巖, 1499-?)

  • Category

    Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - Paintings - painting

  • Dimensions

    163.0x55.5cm(Hanging scroll painting), 73.5x42.5cm(Image)

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 255

This painting made by Yi Am (1499-?) portrays the warm atmosphere surrounding a dog and her puppies. The painter is known for the uniquely Korean style of his paintings. Compared to the dog and the puppies, the trees in the backdrop are only briefly expressed.