Is Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What topics does Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen explore?

still life, tableware, chinese art, floral arrangement, decorative screen, asian art

Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel ScreenLee Han-Bok · 1917

Painting
1917
19th Century
National Palace Museum of Korea

Lee Han-Bok (1897 – 1940)

A master of traditional Korean painting known for vibrant still lifes like Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen, Lee Han-bok captures exquisite natural beauty that invites you to discover his legacy.

National Palace Museum of Korea (Seoul, South Korea)

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The first panel depicts stones, chrysanthemums, a teapot, grapes, pears, a cold pot, chestnuts, elixir of immortality, twigs, peanuts, radish, and persimmons. The second panel depicts flowers and objects such as a magnolia, beach rose, orchid, pink, peony, fingered citron, antique bronze vessels, and a Buddhist ceremonial scepter. The items are arranged in the empty space without any background, drawn using a variety of vivid colors. There are four-letter titles of the painting in the upper left corner of the first panel and upper right corner of the second panel. And there are sealed phrases on each panel: “Learn from the cause of Qing dynasty China’s painter Hua Yan (華?, 1682-1756)”on the first panel and “Lee Han-bok, in 12th lunar month, 1857”on the second panel.

About this artwork

Title: Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen
Artist: Lee Han-Bok
Year: 1917
Format: Tall
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: National Palace Museum of Korea
Period: 19th Century
Color palette: Dark
Main color: Rosy Brown
Keywords: lee han-bok artwork, chinese influence art, asian still life art

Questions & Answers

What are the reproduction rights of "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" at the National Palace Museum of Korea?

"Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" by Lee Han-Bok, held at the National Palace Museum of Korea, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

What explains the copyright situation of "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" by Lee Han-Bok?

"Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" by Lee Han-Bok is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1940.

What was Lee Han-Bok's age when "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" was created?

Lee Han-Bok made "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" at the age of 20. The artist was born in 1897 and the work is dated 1917.

Is "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in South Korea; the original work is in South Korea.

When and with what materials was "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" made?

"Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" was created in 1917 using the painting technique. Material and date describe how and when the original was made.

Which artist is "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" attributed to?

"Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" was created by Lee Han-Bok. The information on this page describes Lee Han-Bok's original work.

What is the creation date of "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" by Lee Han-Bok?

The creation of "Painting of Tableware and Twigs on Two-panel Screen" by Lee Han-Bok is dated 1917.