拍品專文
An identical screen dating from the 18th century (214.5 x 73.5 cm., Treasure no. 145) is in the Chanduk Palace Collection in Seoul. One panel is also in the possession of the Hoam Museum (156.5 x 65cm.). Another identical screen was sold in these rooms, Oct.16th, 17th, 1990, lot 260a.
Incredibly detailed, this sumptuous screen was done by the Royal Academy of Painting and Calligraphy and illustrates the royal procession of King Chongjo (reigned 1776-1800) to the mausoleum of his deceased father. The popularity of this particular procession out of all the royal processions is probably explained by the poignant story of the life of King Chongjo's father, the Crown Prince Sado, who met a violent death under the order of his own father, King Yongjo. King Yongjo enthroned his grandson King Chongjo. However, the tragic death of his father deeply affected King Chongjo and he spent his whole life in mourning. He built a great mausoleum for him in Hwasong (present day Suwon) about forty-five miles from the capital. He made frequent trips to Hwasong and wished to live there, next to his father's grave. This led him to seriously contemplate removing the capital to Hwasong and in fact he turned to city into the southern capital. A Confucian society, 18th century Koreans considered display of filial piety as one of the most important virtues. King Chongjo's display of filial devotion no doubt became a powerful example for people at all levels of society. In this context, it is understandable why the academy produced several screens of this subject.
The present screen is a significant court production, commemorating an important historical event as well as encouraging filial piety. The screen retains its original mounting, which is worn. Processions, ceremonial scenes, banquets, and countryside scenes offer rich information on the 18th century court rituals, ceremonies, court costumes and the life of the common folk. The red royal carriage shown in the painting is still kept in the Changdok Palace.
Incredibly detailed, this sumptuous screen was done by the Royal Academy of Painting and Calligraphy and illustrates the royal procession of King Chongjo (reigned 1776-1800) to the mausoleum of his deceased father. The popularity of this particular procession out of all the royal processions is probably explained by the poignant story of the life of King Chongjo's father, the Crown Prince Sado, who met a violent death under the order of his own father, King Yongjo. King Yongjo enthroned his grandson King Chongjo. However, the tragic death of his father deeply affected King Chongjo and he spent his whole life in mourning. He built a great mausoleum for him in Hwasong (present day Suwon) about forty-five miles from the capital. He made frequent trips to Hwasong and wished to live there, next to his father's grave. This led him to seriously contemplate removing the capital to Hwasong and in fact he turned to city into the southern capital. A Confucian society, 18th century Koreans considered display of filial piety as one of the most important virtues. King Chongjo's display of filial devotion no doubt became a powerful example for people at all levels of society. In this context, it is understandable why the academy produced several screens of this subject.
The present screen is a significant court production, commemorating an important historical event as well as encouraging filial piety. The screen retains its original mounting, which is worn. Processions, ceremonial scenes, banquets, and countryside scenes offer rich information on the 18th century court rituals, ceremonies, court costumes and the life of the common folk. The red royal carriage shown in the painting is still kept in the Changdok Palace.