Jeongjo Pil Pachodo

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.743

Category

Painting

Era

조선시대

Designated year

1982

Location

고양시, 경기도— 경기도 고양시

Coordinates

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The painting titled Pachodo (Painting of a Banana Tree Next to a Rock) was produced by King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800) of the Joseon Dynasty, who was said excel in poetry, writing and painting. This painting measuring 51.3 cm in width by 86.2 cm in length exhibits a simple but well-balanced composition. The variations in the strength of the ink and the contrast between black and white express the nature of the rock and the change of the leaves well. A seal with King Jeongjo's pen-name ‘Hongjae’ is printed on the upper left-hand side of the painting. The informal, unique touch of painting is the chief characteristic of this picture, revealing King Jeongjo's love of writing, painting and learning, as well as the painting style of the Namjong group. It is regarded as an important art work for studies on the painting history of the Joseon Dynasty, as it is one of the few paintings, along with Gukhwado (Chrysanthemum; Treasure No. 744), produced by King Jongjo.