Sparrows and Cats

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Title	Painting of Sparrows and Cats
Category	Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - Paintings - painting
Author	Byeon Sang-byeok(卞相璧, 1730-?)
Description	The painter Byeon Sang-byeok (1730-?) is well-known for his nicknames, particularly Byeon Goyang (“Byeon Cat”) and Byeon Gye (“Byeon Chicken”) derived from his preference for depicting cats and fowl. This painting exquisitely portrays sparrows and cats in a realistic manner. The new light-green leaves on the old tree provide a contrast with the detailed portrayal of the animals.
Source	National Museum of Korea.
Accession Number	Deoksu 1003
Culture/Period	Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)
Materials	Silk Fabric - Silk
Dimensions	93.9×43.0cm(Image, Hanging scroll painting)
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