Flowers, Butterflies and Frog - Poster

Our tip: this image goes well with Karpfen wird Drache and Schmetterlinge auf Traubenbaum.

What do we see in this poster?

This painting printed on a poster is one of the Chochungdo (초충도, 草蟲圖). Chokhungdo (Image of Grass and Insects) is a Korean folk painting with a combination of grass, insects, amphibious lizards, etc., each with its own meaning. This is a painting depicting nature, the meaning of which is the desire for literary spirit, wealth, longevity and fertility. It is a wide-ranging subject ranging from literary paintings to popular images and is liked by all walks of life.

Many chochungdo were drawn in China's Namsong period (from 1127 to 1279). In Korea, many chochungdo are believed to date from this period, as many of the chochungdo remains of Shinsaimdang (1504 to 1551) date back to the early Joseon dynasty. In the 『Gaejawonhwajeon, 개자원화전, 芥子園畵傳』, detailed methods of super-faithful drawing are described, showing that it was very popular in the later generations.

The elements mainly found in Chokhungdo are cucumbers, pumpkins, grapes, eggplants, bluebells, cockscombs, cherry blossoms, cones, poppies, wild herbs, hydrangeas, yellow and white chrysanthemums, dusk, wild flowers, frogs, toads, dragonflies and bees. Grass and worms are often found near butterflies, chicks, fireflies, cicadas, lizards, hedgehogs, bats and weasels. Hwajodo is composed of tall trees, flowers, birds, etc., while Chokhungdo is composed of small grasses and flowers and small insects that live in close relationship with each other.

The overview of the Chochungdo method presented at 『Gaejawonhwajeon, 개자원화전, 芥子園畵傳』 is as follows: "To draw a grass worm, vivid movements of flying and running must be well expressed. The shape of the Grassworm can be long, short, large and small and its color changes from time to time Time. In summer, when the grass and trees are growing, the color of the insects should be green, and in autumn, when the grass and trees are colored, it should be cloudy. Grass worms are usually drawn with dots, with the ghost first While the heads of the grassworms are drawn first, the wings of the butterflies have to be depicted in their surroundings so that the flowers shine more colorfully “Therefore, grass worms are very small creatures, but their form and spirit must be sufficiently expressed to bring out the meaning of the thrill.”

Where can this mural hang?

The artwork “Flowers, Butterflies and Frog” by Misun Kim printed on the poster is a real feast for the eyes for friends of flora and fauna who are also looking for something unusual. The round shape and style bring a distinctive Asian/Korean look. We recommend hanging the picture in a living room or in the dining room, where it is guaranteed to attract attention.

quality of image resolution 

Original image size: 30 x 30 cm

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• Originaltitel: Chochungdo (Chochungdo)
• Artist: Misun Kim (South Korea)
• Datum: 2018
• Format: painted on the traditional Korean paper
• Size: 30 x 30 cm
• Genre: Korean folk painting (Minhwa, 민화)