Yun Sun (Yun Baek-ha) (Korean, 1680–1741). Poem, early 18th century. Hanging scroll, ink on linen, scroll: 74 3/16 × 20 13/16 in. (188.5 × 52.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Carroll Family Collection, 2020.18.12 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2020.18.12_overall.jpg)
Yun Sun (Yun Baek-ha) (Korean, 1680–1741). Poem, early 18th century. Hanging scroll, ink on linen, scroll: 74 3/16 × 20 13/16 in. (188.5 × 52.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Carroll Family Collection, 2020.18.12 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2020.18.12_seal.jpg)
Poem
Yun Sun (Yun Baek-ha)
Asian Art
Although the study of classical calligraphy focused primarily on controlling brushstrokes to create legible writing, it was considered appropriate for expert calligraphers to experiment with the basic forms and engage in self-expression. This poem, by one of Korea’s most celebrated calligraphers, is a fine example of the type of free brushwork that is informed by the rules of beautiful writing but not bound by a need for legibility. Like many calligraphers of his time, Yun Sun was also a high-ranking government minister.
MEDIUM
Hanging scroll, ink on linen
DATES
early 18th century
DYNASTY
Joseon dynasty
DIMENSIONS
scroll: 74 3/16 × 20 13/16 in. (188.5 × 52.8 cm)
image: 40 3/8 × 14 15/16 in. (102.5 × 38.0 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Very faint seal at lower left
SIGNATURE
Object may be signed
INSCRIPTIONS
To be read
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
2020.18.12
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Carroll Family Collection
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Calligraphy. Poem, consisting of three short lines written in large, free-hand script on linen or silk. Text of the poem to be translated.
Yun Sun served as Minister of the Bureau of Rites. He was one of the most important calligraphers of the Joseon period, often compared in Korea to the great Chinese calligraphers. He and his primary pupil, Yi Gwang-sa, dominated the calligraphy practice of the first half of the 18th century. He strove to emulate the style of Chinese calligrapher Wang Xizhi (321-379), which he learned through printed copies.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Yun Sun (Yun Baek-ha) (Korean, 1680–1741). Poem, early 18th century. Hanging scroll, ink on linen, scroll: 74 3/16 × 20 13/16 in. (188.5 × 52.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Carroll Family Collection, 2020.18.12 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2020.18.12_overall.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.2020.18.12_overall.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2020
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