Sibokbon

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1477-1

Category

Painting

Era

1792

Designated year

2006

Location

수원시, 경기도— 경기도 수원시 팔달구 창룡대로 21-0 (매향동) 수원화성박물관

Coordinates

37.283564, 127.012682

Chae Je-gong (1720-1799) was a renowned civil official of the late-Joseon Dynasty. He faithfully represented the political views of his faction on important issues to recover the honor of Crown Prince Sado, who was unfairly victimized, while playing an instrumental role in King Jeongjo's implementation of his policy of impartiality, by which he accorded equal favor to men of all political stripes in official appointments. This full-length Portrait of Chae in Everyday Official Attire, Treasure No. 1477-1 (possessed by Suwon City), was painted in 1792, when he was 73 years old. It shows Chae wearing a pale pink robe with a sash and a black silk hat, comfortably seated on a figured matt. There are two inscriptions, one of which is a complimentary verse written by Chae himself in the upper right-hand part of the painting. Judging from his complimentary verse, it is assumed that the portrait was painted to celebrate King Jeongjo’s presents (sash and black silk hat) to Chae, which stand out clearly. In addition, three copies of the Sketch on Oil Paper and an incense bag are kept by Suwon City.

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