Practice sketch in ink on Minogami paper. Likely dates to around 1930. No signature.
Likely a parody painting of a similar Korean work. Here the Scholar has fallen asleep as have his two young attendants. The parody element refers to the idea that playing a musical instrument was considered an effective way to cultivate one’s spiritual and mental balance. In this image the Scholar has simply fallen asleep during his playing.
Matted 25.5 x 14.5?. Image size 22 x 12
Condition: Some torn edges and wrinkles. Light soiling.
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