Coreen Collection

Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan
LSE4316410 Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Korean art

Mandarin in Korea in 1866: drawing by M.H. Zuber in the newspaper "Le tour du Monde", 1873
PCT4261687 Mandarin in Korea in 1866: drawing by M.H. Zuber in the newspaper "Le tour du Monde", 1873.; (add.info.: Mandarin in Korea in 1866: drawing by M.H)

Korea - Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Lisbet from " Moeurs
FLO4723401 Korea - Korean man in hat, breeches and stockings, holding a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by Lisbet from " Moeurs, Uses et Costumes de tous les Peuples du Monde, Asie

Cover of " L'Indiscret", number 1, Satirique en N & B, 1904_7_27: Andre Louis (1838-1913)
ICA4943668 Cover of " L'Indiscret", number 1, Satirique en N & B, 1904_7_27: Andre Louis (1838-1913), Pelletan Camille (1846-1915) - Illustration by Andre Triou; (add.info)

A Korean fisherman's family smoking pipes and playing go, Asian board game. Illustration by Toioske
FLO4688494 A Korean fisherman's family smoking pipes and playing go, Asian board game. Illustration by Toioske. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Buddha. Sculpture, art of Gandhara (Pakistan), 1st century of the Kushan Empire (Kushan
LSE4316292 Buddha. Sculpture, art of Gandhara (Pakistan), 1st century of the Kushan Empire (Kushan, Kouchane or Kusana) (1st to 3rd century). National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

The troubles of Korea, the Japanese guard struggling with the emeutiers in Seoul
XEE4150454 The troubles of Korea, the Japanese guard struggling with the emeutiers in Seoul, mecontent of the abdication of Yi-Yeung - " Le Petit Journal" of August 4

Painted figure, musician. Ink on paper by Yi Jaegwan (1783-1837), art coreen 19th century
LSE4316374 Painted figure, musician. Ink on paper by Yi Jaegwan (1783-1837), art coreen 19th century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Art coreen: Mount Inwang. Prints by Chong Son (1676-1759). 18th century. Jai Hyang John Collection
JLJ4565508 Art coreen: Mount Inwang. Prints by Chong Son (1676-1759). 18th century. Jai Hyang John Collection by Son, Chong (1676-1759); Jai Hyang John Collection; (add.info.: Art coreen)

Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954
LSE4316415 Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954. Stone engraved, according to a calligraphy by Kim Saeng (711-791?)

Agricultural work scene. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Coreen art
LSE4316385 Agricultural work scene. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Coreen art, period Joseon (Choson) 18th century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Art coreen: women washing their clothes and dressing themselves, and women doing their toilets
JLJ4565497 Art coreen: women washing their clothes and dressing themselves, and women doing their toilets and entertaining themselves. Prints by Sin Yun Bok (or Hyewon) (b. 1758)

Art coreen: scene de plowing. Prints by Kim Hong-do (Kim Hong Do) or Danwon (1745-ca. 1806), 1760. Private collection
JLJ4565423 Art coreen: scene de plowing. Prints by Kim Hong-do (Kim Hong Do) or Danwon (1745-ca. 1806), 1760. Private collection by Hong-Do

Art coreen: walking and boat scene. Prints by Sin Yun Bok (or Hyewon) (born 1758). 18th century
JLJ4565420 Art coreen: walking and boat scene. Prints by Sin Yun Bok (or Hyewon) (born 1758). 18th century. by Sin, Yun-bok (ca 1758-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art coreen)

A school class. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Coreen art
LSE4316395 A school class. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Coreen art, period Joseon (Choson) 18th century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954
LSE4316424 Stele for the National Preceptor Nanggongdaesa (832-916) in Taejasa (Korea), erigee in 954. Stone engraved, according to a calligraphy by Kim Saeng (711-791?)

Young woman. Painting by Shin Yunbok (ca. 1758-1813), ink on paper, 18th century, Coreen art, Choson period (Joseon)
LSE4316417 Young woman. Painting by Shin Yunbok (ca. 1758-1813), ink on paper, 18th century, Coreen art, Choson period (Joseon). National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Scene of traditional wrestling, with spectators and a confectionery seller
LSE4316411 Scene of traditional wrestling, with spectators and a confectionery seller. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Coreen art, period Joseon (Choson) 18th century

Art coreen: the return of Mu-i. Coreen landscape with boat and steep cliff. Print by Kim Hong do or Danwon (1745-ca)
JLJ4565486 Art coreen: the return of Mu-i. Coreen landscape with boat and steep cliff. Print by Kim Hong do or Danwon (1745-ca. 1806). 1760. Hyung Pil Chun Collection

Woman wrapped in her coat, passing by two children. Painting by Shin Yunbok (ca)
LSE4316423 Woman wrapped in her coat, passing by two children. Painting by Shin Yunbok (ca. 1758-1813), ink on paper, 18th century, Coreen art, Choson period (Joseon)

Group on a boat, smoking and listening to music, Kree - by Hye-Wol, Yi Dynasty
LSE4087171 Group on a boat, smoking and listening to music, Kree - by Hye-Wol, Yi Dynasty by Hyewon (Shin, Yun-bok) (1758-1813); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group on a boat)

Portefaix coreens from the port of Tchemoulpo (South Korea) to the arrival of the junks - Illustration of the journey
LSE4087151 Portefaix coreens from the port of Tchemoulpo (South Korea) to the arrival of the junks - Illustration of the journey in Korea by Doctor Hagen after a photograph of Count J

Women outdoors (bath in the river and swing) and two men watching them, Kree - by Hye-Wol, Yi Dynasty
LSE4087169 Women outdoors (bath in the river and swing) and two men watching them, Kree - by Hye-Wol, Yi Dynasty by Hyewon (Shin)

Orchidees. Corean print of the YI dynasty
LSE4087188 Orchidees. Corean print of the YI dynasty. by Korean School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orchidees. Corean print of the YI dynasty.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Coreenne fishing in the 19th century
LSE4087154 Coreenne fishing in the 19th century. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coreenne fishing in the 19th century)

Portrait of Emperor Coreen His Majesty Li Hsi at the end of the 19th century
LSE4087143 Portrait of Emperor Coreen His Majesty Li Hsi at the end of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visit of Gim Il-Seong to Beijing. Gim Il-Seong and Chou-en-Lai reviewing, 1958
LSE4089076 Visit of Gim Il-Seong to Beijing. Gim Il-Seong and Chou-en-Lai reviewing, 1958. by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Gim Il-Seong to Beijing)

Launch of the Russian ship, the "Varyag", in the battle of Chemulpo
LSE4311135 Launch of the Russian ship, the " Varyag", in the battle of Chemulpo (Inchon in Korea) against the Japanese

Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen
LSE4316449 Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Figurines in shaman costume. Polychrome wooden statuettes, art coreen, 19th century
LSE4316437 Figurines in shaman costume. Polychrome wooden statuettes, art coreen, 19th century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Magic camel. Painted miniature, circa 1750, art of Rajasthan and Pahari (India)
LSE4316343 Magic camel. Painted miniature, circa 1750, art of Rajasthan and Pahari (India). National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Exchange clothes with a hunter. Low relief sculpted, art of Gandhara (Pakistan)
LSE4316304 Exchange clothes with a hunter. Low relief sculpted, art of Gandhara (Pakistan), 2nd-3rd century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

dragon statue, Yongdusan park in Pusan, Korea
LSE4193367 dragon statue, Yongdusan park in Pusan, Korea. by Korean School; Korea; (add.info.: dragon statue, Yongdusan park in Pusan, Korea.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Coreen Art: Civilian Coreens came from European Catholic missionaries killed by
JLJ4645463 Coreen Art: Civilian Coreens came from European Catholic missionaries killed by repression during the evangelization in Korea in the 19th century while the gendarmes are drinking alcohol

Art coreen: figurine of exorcist. Period of the Three Kingdoms (57 BC-668 AD)
JLJ4666021 Art coreen: figurine of exorcist. Period of the Three Kingdoms (57 BC-668 AD). Paris, Cernuschi Museum by Korean School; Musee Cernuschi, Paris

Art coreen: porcelain jar from Yi period (1392-1910), Duksoo
JLJ4614322 Art coreen: porcelain jar from Yi period (1392-1910), Duksoo; Museum of Fine Arts of the Palace by Korean School; Toksu Palace, Seoul

Art coreen: gray terracotta brick depicting a monster. Kingdom of Paekche
JLJ4565525 Art coreen: gray terracotta brick depicting a monster. Kingdom of Paekche (or Paikchei or Baekje), Korea. 7th century

Coreen Art: Buddha statuette in gold. Silla period, 8th-10th century
JLJ4565448 Coreen Art: Buddha statuette in gold. Silla period, 8th-10th century. National Museum of Korea by Korean School, (8th century); National Museum, Seoul

Art coreen: porcelain wine bottle (or bottle). Koryo period, 14th century
JLJ4565432 Art coreen: porcelain wine bottle (or bottle). Koryo period, 14th century. National Museum of Korea by Korean School, (14th century); National Museum, Seoul

Art Coreen: landscape of the four seasons attributed to Kim Tu Ryang (Tu-Ryang
JLJ4565410 Art Coreen: landscape of the four seasons attributed to Kim Tu Ryang (Tu-Ryang) (1686-1764), 18th century. Duksoo Palace Museum of Fine Arts by Korean school

Portrait of King Coreen Sejong the Great (1397-1450) depicts on the front of the 10
XEE4135198 Portrait of King Coreen Sejong the Great (1397-1450) depicts on the front of the 10, 000 won banknote (Corean currency)

Coree: the fortune teller - chromo. Liebig, v. 1900
LSE4098760 Coree: the fortune teller - chromo. Liebig, v.1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coree: the fortune teller - chromo)

Coree: female sport of jumping on stilts - chromo Liebig, v. 1900
LSE4098758 Coree: female sport of jumping on stilts - chromo Liebig, v.1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coree: female sport of jumping on stilts - chromo Liebig)

Map of China, Japan and Korea. (engraving, 1638)
LRI4678176 Map of China, Japan and Korea. (engraving, 1638) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of China, Japan and Korea)

Art Coreen: clay brick stamped depicting a lord or deity dominating the malignant forces
JLJ4565521 Art Coreen: clay brick stamped depicting a lord or deity dominating the malignant forces. Silla period, 7th century

Art Coreen: Duck-shaped versoir. Koryo period, late 12th century
JLJ4565471 Art Coreen: Duck-shaped versoir. Koryo period, late 12th century. Hyung pil chun collection by Korean School (12th century); Hyung Pil Chun Collection; (add.info.: Art Coreen)

Art coreen: versoir in the form of a lotus flower. Dim. 10, 2 cm Koryo period
JLJ4565457 Art coreen: versoir in the form of a lotus flower. Dim. 10, 2 cm Koryo period, late 12th century. National Museum of Korea by Korean School, (12th century); National Museum, Seoul

Coreen Art: Buddha statuette in golden bronze. Silla period, 8th century
JLJ4565452 Coreen Art: Buddha statuette in golden bronze. Silla period, 8th century. Hyung pil Chun Collection by Korean School

Art coreen: wine vase in the shape of pomegranates. Koryo period (11th-12th century)
JLJ4565414 Art coreen: wine vase in the shape of pomegranates. Koryo period (11th-12th century). Museum of Fine Ars, Duksoo Palace, Korea by Korean School (12th century); Museum of Deoksu Palace

Map of Korea, Japan and East China. Engraving in "Le petit journal"
LSE4323948 Map of Korea, Japan and East China. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 3/09/1894. Selvas collection. by Unknown Artist

Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen
LSE4316422 Messenger of hell. Painting on silk, fine Choson (Joseon) (1392-1910). Art coreen. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Renaissance of a lotus. Carved motif, undated. National Museum of Korea
LSE4316355 Renaissance of a lotus. Carved motif, undated. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea). by Korean School; National Museum, Seoul, Korea; (add.info.: Renaissance of a lotus)

Chinese mythological figures Fuxi and Nuwa, 7th century AD (painting on silk)
LSE4316347 Chinese mythological figures Fuxi and Nuwa, 7th century AD (painting on silk) by Chinese School (7th century); National Museum, Seoul

Demiac monster. Replica of a fragment of a painted wall from Cave 15 of Bezeklik
LSE4316340 Demiac monster. Replica of a fragment of a painted wall from Cave 15 of Bezeklik, Tourfan (China), 10th-12th century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Nobles Coreens. Engraving in "Le Journal de la jeunesse", 1885
XEE4134447 Nobles Coreens. Engraving in " Le Journal de la jeunesse", 1885. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobles Coreens)

Korean woman and young girl, 19th century
LSE4087156 Korean woman and young girl, 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Korean woman and young girl)

In Korea: The Guard of French and Russian Legations on a main street in Seoul
LSE4095311 In Korea: The Guard of French and Russian Legations on a main street in Seoul. Cover " Le Petit Parisien" of February 7, 1904 (engraving) by French School

First Sino-Japanese War - Events in Korea: A Chinese ship sunk by the Japanese
LSE4095303 First Sino-Japanese War - Events in Korea: A Chinese ship sunk by the Japanese. Illustration - in" Le Petit Journal" of August 1894 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Art coreen: vase detail "branch of plum"(vase a prunus)
JLJ4565476 Art coreen: vase detail " branch of plum" (vase a prunus). Koryo period, late 12th century. Hyung pil chun Collection by Korean School (12th century)

Geographic map of Japan, Korea and South China, 17th century. Paris, BN
JLJ4619583 Geographic map of Japan, Korea and South China, 17th century. Paris, BN by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geographic map of Japan)

Tiger, Corean painting
LSE4087176 Tiger, Corean painting. by Korean School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger, Corean painting.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; Korean, out of copyright

Coreens dresses in a palanquin (rain suit of the coreens) carrying a chair
LSE4087163 Coreens dresses in a palanquin (rain suit of the coreens) carrying a chair. Illustration taken from " An expedition in Korea" by Mr. H

Portrait of a Coreen civil servant and his wife at the end of the 19th century
LSE4087149 Portrait of a Coreen civil servant and his wife at the end of the 19th century. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Corean lady at the end of the 19th century
LSE4087140 Portrait of a Corean lady at the end of the 19th century. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century
LSE4087137 Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea, end of 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowmen in the old palace of Seoul, Korea)

Coreen chef and his secretary - engraving, 19th century
LSE4098767 Coreen chef and his secretary - engraving, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The top page of "The Humanite"of June 27
LSE4107541 The top page of " The Humanite" of June 27, 1950: " Korea: Washington puppets in the middle of the deroute: The army of the Peoples Republic, chasing the aggressors

First Sino-Japanese War - Japanese Sino War, debarkment at Chemulpo (Inchon in Korea
XEE4145123 First Sino-Japanese War - Japanese Sino War, debarkment at Chemulpo (Inchon in Korea) in 1894 - Engraving of 1894 by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Jeong-Hui (Jeong Hui, Jeong Hee) Kim (1786-1856)
XEE4156307 Portrait of Jeong-Hui (Jeong Hui, Jeong Hee) Kim (1786-1856), better known by one of his pen names, Chusa. by Korean School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nobles bow in the 19th century in Korea
XEE4151848 Nobles bow in the 19th century in Korea by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobles bow in the 19th century in Korea); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Chinese troops depart to Pyongyang for China. in "The Korean War", China, 1959
LSE4311614 Chinese troops depart to Pyongyang for China. in " The Korean War", China, 1959. Coll. Selva. by Chinese Photographer

Chinese Air Force during the Korean War (1950-1953). in "The Korean War", China
LSE4311525 Chinese Air Force during the Korean War (1950-1953). in " The Korean War", China, 1959. Coll. Selva. by Chinese Photographer

Arhat. Polychrome carved wood, Joseon period (Choson), 14th-20th century
LSE4316384 Arhat. Polychrome carved wood, Joseon period (Choson), 14th-20th century, ritual object of the Kim Chong Hak collection. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Devaraja surrounds elephants. Lintau carved, 11th century, Angkor period (Cambodia)
LSE4316352 Devaraja surrounds elephants. Lintau carved, 11th century, Angkor period (Cambodia). National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Couple of lovers. Door frame in carved stone, art of Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh (India)
LSE4316314 Couple of lovers. Door frame in carved stone, art of Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh (India), 9th-10th century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Coreen: From Historical Turmoil to Artistic Splendor" Delve into the captivating history and artistic brilliance of Coreen, a land that has witnessed both turmoil and creativity. In 1811, Korea was embroiled in chaos as a guilty woman endured torturous punishment, reflecting the dark side of its past. The troubles continued with Japanese guards struggling against emeutiers in Seoul, highlighting the discontent surrounding Yi-Yeung's abdication in 1907. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, Coreen art thrived. A painted figure musician from the 19th century showcases ink on paper mastery by Yi Jaegwan at the National Museum of Korea. Mount Inwang comes alive through Chong Son's prints from the 18th century, transporting us to scenic landscapes that have stood for centuries. The cultural tapestry expands further with Hye-Wol's depiction of music, fumery, and couples immersed in a garden during Korea's Yi dynasty. Steles like those honoring Nanggongdaesa provide glimpses into ancient calligraphy by Kim Saeng during Silla unifies period (668-935). Agricultural scenes captured by Danwon reveal life during Joseon (Choson) era in the 18th century – farmers toiling under inked brush strokes on paper at National Museum of Korea. Sin Yun Bok's prints offer insights into everyday activities such as women washing clothes or entertaining themselves. From plowing fields to walking along riverside paths depicted by Kim Hong-do or Danwon’s artwork; these prints transport us back to an elegant time where simplicity met beauty effortlessly. Education also played a significant role as seen through Danwon’s painting showcasing a school class - an ode to knowledge-seeking amidst societal changes. Coreen’s rich heritage is etched not only in historical events but also within its vibrant artistic expressions found in museums and private collections.