Two Hares in Moonlight

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Two Hares in Moonlight

18th century

Cho Tai Eok (Korean, 1675–1728)

Rabbits have appeared in East Asian art since ancient times, often in association with the legend that tells of a rabbit and a cassia tree living in the moon. The inscription on the upper right corner of this painting refers to this East Asian legend. The popularity of the rabbit has prevailed in traditional Korean culture, particularly as a subject in the visual arts and literature. Cho Tai Eok, a high official of the Joseon dynasty court, excelled in animal painting and calligraphy.

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Object Details

Title:

Two Hares in Moonlight

Date:

18th century

Artist:

Cho Tai Eok (Korean, 1675–1728)

Medium:

Ink and color on paper; mounted as a hanging scroll

Dimensions:

53 × 18 inches (134.6 × 45.7 cm) Mount: 6 feet 10 1/4 inches × 24 1/4 inches (208.9 × 61.6 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. W. James Anderson, Mrs. Samuel Bell, Jr., Mrs. Richard Drayton, and Charles T. Ludington, Jr., in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Townsend Ludington, 1970

Accession Number:

1970-259-1a

Geography:

Made in Korea, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)

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