Exhibition in Seoul Unveils 400-Year-Old Silk Artwork for the First Time
“Tiger and Magpie,” by an unknown artist. Joseon Dynasty, late 19th century. Colors on paper. 116.5 × 83.0 cm. Private collection. In this quintessential depiction of a tiger and magpie artwork, a magpie perched in a pine tree appears to converse with a large tiger that listens attentively. This tableau may draw influence from folk tales where magpies act as […]