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Wild Geese and Reeds

노안도 (蘆雁圖)

1392–1910
(1392–1910)
Unmounted hanging scroll; ink on paper
70.8 x 223.6 cm (27 7/8 x 88 1/16 in.)
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1915.631
Location: not on view
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Paintings that depict a peaceful image of migratory white-fronted geese descending to a river bank where tall reeds gently bend in the evening breeze were widely favored as birthday gifts, especially to elders: a homophone of the title Geese and Reeds means Aging Peacefully.

Description

In this hanging scroll, wild geese are portrayed engaging in different activities: descending to a marsh, gathering in flocks, and grazing on plants. In Korean paintings, images of geese and reeds serve as the symbol of peaceful senior life; a homophone of geese and reeds means aging peacefully.
Wild Geese and Reeds

Wild Geese and Reeds

1392–1910

Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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