Chaekgeori (Scholar’s Accoutrements)

Chaekgeori (Scholar’s Accoutrements) , late 1800s, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Where object was made: Korea

Material/technique: ink; paper; color

Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 199 x 386 cm
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 78 3/8 x 152 in

Credit line: Private collection, courtesy of Gallery Hyundai, Seoul

Accession number: EL2017.002

Not on display

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The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens

Chaekgeori screens with blue backgrounds grew in popularity in late 19th-century Joseon Korea, eventually replacing the more traditional screens with brown backgrounds. One reason may have been that blue mineral pigment imported mainly from Europe and available in China became increasingly affordable. In this screen, objects rather than books dominate the shelves, demonstrating a shift toward the consumption of imported, precious objects.

The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens

Chaekgeori screens with blue backgrounds grew in popularity in
late 19th-century Joseon Korea, eventually replacing the more
traditional screens with brown backgrounds. One reason may have
been that blue mineral pigment imported mainly from Europe and
available in China became increasingly affordable. In this screen,
objects rather than books dominate the shelves, demonstrating a
shift toward the consumption of imported, precious objects.