Plum under the Moon

• Joseon(Late 16th Cen.-Early 17th Cen.)
• O Mong-yong
• Ink on Silk
• 119.4 X 53.6cm
• National Museum of Korea
• It is a typical Korean ink painting of plum tree. The vivid contrast between broken old branches and newly growing ones makes the composition more fascinating. The darkest dots marked around the branches put a refreshing touch to the simple composition.