Ten-panel folding screen with peonies from the Joseon era
The Korea Herald published an article about a ten-panel folding screen with peonies created during the Joseon era. Each panel measures 145 by 58 centimeters. The composition combines vivid peonies, lush foliage, and unusually shaped rocks.
Symbolism of peonies
Peonies were valued for their large flowers and vivid colors. They were called the “king of flowers” and the “flower of wealth,” as they symbolized royal power, prosperity, and nobility.
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Throughout the Joseon era, peonies were a common motif. In paintings from the late Joseon period, they were increasingly depicted without birds or other plants, while the flowers themselves became fuller and more lush.
Screens at the royal court
At the royal court, screens with peonies were used during important ceremonies, including ancestor-veneration rituals and royal weddings. According to the publication, this ten-panel screen creates an atmosphere that is both splendid and dignified. It also makes it possible to trace the development of peony screens during the Joseon period.
