Portrait of Ideokseong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1501

Category

Painting

Era

조선후기(18세기)

Designated year

2006

Location

남구, 부산광역시— 부산 남구 유엔평화로 63, 부산시립박물관 (대연동,부산광역시시립박물관)

Coordinates

35.129522, 129.094148

Yi Deok-seong (1655-1704) passed the special civil service examination in 1682 and served in various public offices including county magistrate of Dongnae and Haeju and governor of Hwanghae-do and Chungcheong-do Provinces. In this portrait he is dressed in a green ceremonial robe and a black silk hat, and is seated on a chair with a three-quarter view from the left against a plain background. The face is described with thin lines and slight contrast of light and dark but without paying attention to skin texture. The curly beard is carefully described. The robe is defined with light ink lines with slight contrast of light and dark along the folds. The flying cranes and clouds on the colorful chest emblem are rendered with a fine brush, as is the gold-ornamented sash. The tiger skin covering the chair is realistically described with thin curvy lines. The overall style represents transition from the portraits of meritorious subjects to a more natural portrait style, which occurred in the early part of the 18th century. A total of 121 related relics useful for studying Yi’s life and official career are handed down along with this portrait. They include three royal documents, three royal edicts, 114 letters of appointment and one examination paper. These are also valuable for research in personnel and public administration in the Joseon Dynasty. Some have high value as research material for royal relics and calligraphy styles.

Location