Portrait of a Seated Korean Gentleman in a White Robe
PaintingsKorean19th century

Portrait of a Seated Korean Gentleman in a White Robe

19th century

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Korean
Period
Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 88.9 x W. 65.8 cm (35 x 25 7/8 in.) mounting: H. 190.5 x W. 84.7 cm (75 x 33 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Gregory and Maria C. Henderson, Republic of Korea (by 1961); Gregory and Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1961 - 1989), by inheritance; Maria C. Henderson (1989 - 2000), sold; to Arthur M. Sackler Museum, 2000. Notes: 1. Gregory Henderson (1922-1988) 2. Maria C. von Magnus Henderson (1923-2007)

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