국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Self-praise of Mukso Geosa Written by Kim Jeong-hui
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Author

    Kim Jeong-hui(金正喜, 1786-1877)

  • Category

    Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - Character - calligraphy

  • Dimensions

    32.7x136.4cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 1685-1

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 5112

This is regarded as one of the most renowned works of Kim Jeong-hui (pen-name: Chusa), written in the regular script. The lines, meaning “One should know when to remain silent and when to laugh,” were inspired by the pen-name of his close friend, ‘Mukso Geosa’ (meaning, ‘a person with a silent smile’). One can see that it is written with earnestness, and the sharp brush strokes show the great calligrapher’s depth.