전 일호 남계우 나비와 모란 조선|傳 一濠 南啓宇 蝴蝶圖 朝鮮|Butterflies and Peonies

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate elegance of *Butterflies and Peonies a mid- to late 19th-century hanging scroll attributed to the Korean artist Nam Gye-u (also known as Nam Gye of Ilho). Created during the waning years of the Joseon dynasty1392–1910), this ink and color painting on silk captures the fleeting beauty of nature in a vertical format ideal for scholarly contemplation or display in a gentleman's study. Peonies, with their lush blooms, symbolize prosperity, honor, and feminine grace in Korean tradition, while butterflies evoke joy, transformation, and the soul's ephemerality—motifs rooted in Ea...