nov 19, 1400 - Portrait of Sin Sukju (1417-1475)

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15th century CE
Hanging scroll (ink and color on silk)
Imperial Bureau of Painting

Portrait to honor Korean emperor Sin Sukju

Followed a formulaic way of portrait painting:
Full view
Head slightly turned
Angular lines
Soft gradations
Shown wearing his rank insignia (pair of peacocks)

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