Joy at the New Year
Painting
1800- 19th Century
151.0 x 85.0 cm
Hwajeong Museum
Jiao Bingzhen (1689 – 1726)
Jiao Bingzhen (1689-1726) was a pioneering Qing dynasty painter blending traditional Chinese art with Western perspective. Known for detailed portraits, landscapes & 'rice and silk culture' illustrations like *Gengzhitu*, he bridged cultures & influe
Hwajeong Museum (Seoul, South Korea)
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An elderly couple is spotted at the center, sitting inside a large pavilion and surrounded by their descendant. The other part of the picture shows offering of flowers. Jiao Bingzhen based in Jining (濟寧), Shandong Province(山東省) was a professional artist who was active during the era of Kangxi Emperor of Qing Dynasty. At the time missionaries from the west was flowing into the country bringing with them a western art technique. The western painting technique made a huge impression on many Qing artists including Jiao. It is told that Jiao paid great attention to the new painting technique from the west and mastered it at the end.
About this artwork
- Title: Joy at the New Year
- Artist: Jiao Bingzhen
- Year: 1800
- Original dimensions: 151.0 x 85.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Hwajeong Museum
- Medium: Painting
- Period: 19th Century
- Keywords: traditional pavilion, western perspective, elderly couple portrait
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