Highlights
Album of King Jeongjo's Letters to Hong Nak-im
- Nationality/Period
Joseon Dynasty
- Materials
Silk Fabric - Silk
- Category
Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - Character - King's handwriting
- Dimensions
47.2x71.5cm
- Accession Number
Sinsu 12401
This is a collection of calligraphic works by King Jeongjo (r. 1752-1800) written in 1799 and 1800. Its cover is made of a blue silk fabric adorned with a double dragon design. King Jeongjo established a royal library called the Gyujanggak and strived to make the dynasty prosperous again. He left behind many poems, writings, and paintings.