Golden Cock and Hen

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Golden Cock and Hen
colour on paper
Dimensions114.3 cm × 45.7 cm (45.0 in × 18.0 in)
LocationMetropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Accession19.103.2

Golden Cock and Hen (

Joseon dynastic period. The painting, which belongs to the early 19th century, was painted by an unknown artist. The painting itself measures about 114.3 cm in height and 45.7 cm in width. With the decorative elements, the complete painting measures 200.7 cm in height and 62.9 cm in width. This painting represents a combination of two established themes of Korean painting: birds and flowers. Also it consists of ten symbols of longevity—the sun, mountains eater, rocks, clouds, pine trees, turtles, cranes, deer and mushrooms. In the central scene, there is a cock and hens perched on a tree and a rock respectively. This represents fortune and future. Currently, the painting is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, United States.[1]

Description

In the traditional Chinese culture, the rooster had been given a significant place. Ancient Chinese people believed that the rooster was a kind of moral animal with excellent qualities. This aspect also affected the neighboring Asian countries.

Joseon dynasty. The painting itself measures 114.3 cm in height and 45.7 cm in width. With the external decorative elements, the complete piece measures 200.7 cm in height and 62.9 cm in width. Due to the lack of documentation, the artist and the specific creation date of the painting cannot be predicated.[1]

In 1919, this painting was granted to the

References

  1. ^ a b c "Golden Cock and Hen". Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 2017-11-22.
  2. ^ 倪方六 (2017-01-19). ""鸡文化"对古人生活的影响". 北京晚报、网易新闻. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-11-22.

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