국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Insect and Flowers

In the center of the painting is a strange rock with flowers and a long-headed grasshopper seated on the rock. This painting was created by Sim Sajeong, who is celebrated for his paintings of insects. From his forties onward, Sim’s work was greatly influenced by painting manuals. The composition of this painting is similarly drawn from a painting manual.