PhotographsKorean19th century

Three Korean Gentlemen Seated on the Veranda of a House (or Official Building)

c. 1857-1874

Description

This photograph represents three Korean gentlemen seated on the wooden floor (or stone steps?) of a veranda; seated outdoors, the gentlemen probably face a courtyard. The bearded, middle-aged gentleman in the center wears an official's robes, belt, and woven-horsehair hat. The square rank badge on his chest seems to represent an animal, which suggests that he is a military official. Two, younger, mustachioed men accompany him, one on his right and one on his left; they wear white robes and broad-brimmed hats. Each of the younger men holds a fan, one open, one closed.

Classification

Photographs

Technique

Albumen silver print

Medium

Albumen silver print

Culture

Korean

Period

Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

Century

19th century