General Guo Ziyi’s Birthday Banquet, early or mid-1800s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Eight-panel folding screen, embroidery on silk; painting: x 30 cm (24 x 11 13/16 in.); overall framed: x cm (76 7/8 x 130 7/8 in.). The subject of this folding screen is a banquet in honor of Guo Ziyi (697–781), who is considered one of the greatest generals in Chinese history. He had a long and successful military career as well as a blissful family life. Thus, his image surrounded by his numerous family members symbolize the paragon of success and happiness. Using a wide spectrum of
General Guo Ziyi’s Birthday Banquet, early or mid-1800s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Eight-panel folding screen, embroidery on silk; painting: x 30 cm (24 x 11 13/16 in.); overall framed: x cm (76 7/8 x 130 7/8 in.). The subject of this folding screen is a banquet in honor of Guo Ziyi (697–781), who is considered one of the greatest generals in Chinese history. He had a long and successful military career as well as a blissful family life. Thus, his image surrounded by his numerous family members symbolize the paragon of success and happiness. Using a wide spectrum of colorful silk threads, the artist colorfully depicts Guo enjoying his full-fledged retirement life.
Size: 3400px × 777px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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