Blossoming Plum Tree

Cho Hŭi-ryong

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"Delicate Blossoms" and "Dynamic Brushwork"
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Ink on paper
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Master
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Blossoming Plum Tree by Cho Hui-ryong

The painting titled Blossoming Plum Tree by Cho Hui-ryong is an exquisite example of traditional Korean ink painting. Created using ink on paper, this work captures the delicate beauty and symbolic significance of the plum tree, often associated with resilience and renewal in East Asian art. Cho Hui-ryong, an artist active during the late Joseon Dynasty, is renowned for his mastery in depicting natural subjects with a refined and expressive brushwork. His works are celebrated for their ability to convey both the physical and spiritual essence of the natural world. Blossoming Plum Tree exemplifies Cho's skill in balancing simplicity and detail, a hallmark of his artistic style. The painting holds historical significance as it reflects the cultural and aesthetic values of its time, contributing to the rich tradition of Korean ink painting.

Description of the work:

"Blossoming Plum Tree" by Cho Hui-ryong is an ink on paper artwork that exemplifies traditional Korean ink painting techniques, characterized by its delicate brushwork and subtle gradations of tone. The painting captures the ephemeral beauty of a plum tree in bloom, a subject often associated with resilience and renewal in East Asian art.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Blossoming Plum Tree