Poem Orchid and Bamboo by Yangchon
Date1999
Maker
Son Man-jin
Korean, born 1964
Label TextSon Man-jin is one of the most innovative calligraphers in Korea. An intensive study of calligraphy and Chinese and Korean classics led the literati artist to his own unique style. Each character on this screen appears full of life-animated, yet not excessive.
The artist's subject is a poem composed in 1405 by Yangchon (born Kwon Geun, 1352-1409), a famous civil servant and poet. The poem compares the beauty and excellence of orchids and bamboo to the rule of King Taejong. Son Man-jin's powerful calligraphy captures the zealous spirit of the people in the Choson dynasty, who founded their own country under the wise king.
Object number99.68
Provenance
Credit LineGift of Mary Ann and Henry James
Dimensions70 7/8 x 165 3/8 in. (180 x 420 cm) Overall calligraphy only
MediumSix panel screen; ink on paper
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