{"product_id":"samin-munnyeondo-three-scholars-asking-the-way-owon","title":"Samin munnyeondo (Three Scholars Asking the Way) - Owon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Joseon Dynasty painting by Owon, depicting three scholars in a mountainous landscape with fluid ink and colour brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJang Seung-eop, known by his art name Owon, remains one of the final masters of the Joseon Dynasty. This work, Samin munnyeondo, depicts three scholars in a mountainous setting, a common theme in East Asian literati painting. The composition balances the figures against the rugged terrain, using a vertical orientation that draws the eye from the foreground pines to the distant, mist-covered peaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwon employs a refined brush technique, particularly in the rendering of the scholars' robes and the textured rock formations. The palette is restrained, relying on soft ochres, muted blues, and ink washes to create a sense of atmospheric depth. The inclusion of a deer in the lower right adds a traditional symbolic element, often associated with longevity and the reclusive life of the scholar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more rigid academic styles of the period, Owon brought a degree of spontaneity to his work. His brushwork is fluid, capturing the essence of the figures rather than focusing on hyper-realistic detail. The scene conveys a quiet interaction, with the scholars positioned on a rocky ledge overlooking a sea of clouds. This piece reflects the late Joseon interest in Daoist themes and the idealised life of the intellectual, removed from the pressures of court politics. The technical execution demonstrates the artist's ability to manage complex spatial relationships within a vertical silk format, ensuring that the human figures remain the focus despite the imposing scale of the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/an-oiran-playing-the-shamisen-to-a-young-man-kneeling-by-her-side-in-rapt-attention-okumura-masanobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAn Oiran Playing the Shamisen to a Young Man Kneeling by Her Side in Rapt Attention - Okumura Masanobu — Okumura Masanobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Owon (Jang Seung-eop)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654377869647,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654398349647,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654398382415,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654398415183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654398447951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654398480719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654398513487,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654398546255,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654398579023,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654398611791,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654398644559,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654398677327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samin-munnyeondo-Three-Scholars-Asking-the-Way-_Poster_CompositorV1_1788424281048.jpg?v=1788425174","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/samin-munnyeondo-three-scholars-asking-the-way-owon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}