A man is sitting on a floor mat, wearing a black, conical hat, black bordered white robe, and a black beard
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This image depicts a man in a white robe and black hat sitting on a floor mat with a simple design on it. There is a blue border to the mat visible on the right side behind the seated figure. The design on the mat are symetrical patterns using red, black, and blue squares on a predominantly white mat. The man has a thin beard and is waering a black conical hat that drapes down his back. The robe he is wearing is off white with a think black border. it is tied around the waist using a white cloth belt with a thinner black border.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
2000.253
Title
Portrait of a Seated Korean Gentleman in a White Robe
Classification
Paintings
Work Type
painting, hanging scroll
Date
19th century
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, Korea
Period
Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910
Culture
Korean
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/201467

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions
painting proper: H. 88.9 x W. 65.8 cm (35 x 25 7/8 in.)
mounting: H. 190.5 x W. 84.7 cm (75 x 33 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Gregory and Maria C. Henderson, Republic of Korea (by 1961); Gregory and Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1961 - 1989), by inheritance; Maria C. Henderson (1989 - 2000), sold; to Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 2000.

Notes:
1. Gregory Henderson (1922-1988)
2. Maria C. von Magnus Henderson (1923-2007)

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Edition
#090

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Anonymous Gift, by exchange
Accession Year
2000
Object Number
2000.253
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • The Arts of Korea, Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Cambridge, 07/11/1992 - 01/31/1993
  • East Asia in the Nineteenth Century, Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Cambridge, 03/05/1994 - 08/21/1994
  • Paragons of Wisdom and Virtue: East Asian Figure Painting, Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Cambridge, 02/15/1997 - 09/21/1997
  • 32Q: 2600 East Asian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 12/01/2016 - 06/09/2017; Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 07/23/2022 - 12/05/2022

Verification Level

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