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Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
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Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c. 1800 (ink, color and gold on silk)
3432765 Detail from The Banquet of Seowangmo, c.1800 (ink, color and gold on silk) by Korean School; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Eight-panel screen illustrating the legendary banquet that Seowangmo (Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West) held for the immortals around Jasper Lake, known as yojiyeon in Korea.
She (female yin) and her consort Dongwanggong (masculine yang energy) are enthroned by the lake in the middle of a garden terrace surrounded by peach trees for a celebration of the ripening fruit held every 3000 years.); Korean, out of copyright
Media ID 18260793
© Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA / Bridgeman Images
Attendants Cosmology Daoist Far East Far Eastern Feast Gods Guests Harmonious Harmony Joseon Korea Korean Maidens Peaches Philosopy Seoul Taoism Taoist Theology Yang Yin And Yang Xiwangmu
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from "The Banquet of Seowangmo" an exquisite eight-panel screen created by the Korean School around 1800. The artwork, now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, transports viewers to a mythical world steeped in religious and legendary significance. In this scene, we witness the enchanting celebration held by Seowangmo, also known as Xiwangmu or the Queen Mother of the West. Accompanied by her consort Dongwanggong, she presides over a grand feast at Jasper Lake's shores within a lush garden terrace adorned with peach trees. This extraordinary event commemorates the ripening fruit and occurs only once every 3000 years. As our eyes wander through this masterpiece, we are captivated by its intricate details: delicate silk brushstrokes infused with ink, color, and gold that bring life to each element depicted. The composition harmoniously blends elements of Taoist philosophy and mythology while conveying notions of yin and yang energy. The painting reveals an array of guests including gods, goddesses, immortal beings alongside musicians and attendants who contribute to the vibrant atmosphere. Horses roam freely near Jasper Lake as maidens gracefully move about amidst this divine gathering. "The Banquet of Seowangmo" is not merely a work of art; it serves as a window into Korean culture and spirituality during the Joseon period. Its rich symbolism invites contemplation on themes such as harmony between nature and humanity, immortality aspirations intertwined with religious beliefs - all encapsulated within this awe-inspiring textile masterpiece.
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