Landscape with a Figure on a Path Walking toward an Old Secluded Mountain Temple

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Secluded Mountain Temple, Solitary Journey
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Ink and color on paper
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Master
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story of the work:

"Landscape with a Figure on a Path Walking toward an Old Secluded Mountain Temple" by Yi Myŏn-ku, a prominent Korean painter of the late Joseon period, exemplifies the traditional Korean landscape genre, emphasizing the harmony between nature and human presence. The work reflects the artist's mastery of ink wash techniques and his philosophical engagement with themes of solitude and contemplation, characteristic of the period's Confucian ideals.

Description of the work:

"Landscape with a Figure on a Path Walking toward an Old Secluded Mountain Temple" by Yi Myŏn-ku features a serene composition characterized by a harmonious interplay of natural elements and human presence. The painting employs a muted color palette, with soft greens and browns dominating the landscape, while the figure, depicted in traditional attire, is positioned along a winding path that leads to a distant temple, emphasizing the theme of solitude and contemplation within the mountainous terrain.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Landscape with a Figure on a Path Walking toward an Old Secluded Mountain Temple