Two Representative Works by Gyeomjae Jeongseon to Become Seoul City Cultural Heritage

Preliminary Designation of Gangseo-gu’s "Cheonghaseongeupdo" and "Dongjakjindo"

Gangseo-gu in Seoul (District Mayor Jin Kyohoon) announced on the 11th that two works from the collection of the Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Art Museum, "Cheonghaseongeupdo" and "Dongjakjindo," have been given prior notice of designation as Tangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul.

"Revisiting the Collection" exhibition poster. Provided by Dongjak-gu.

The two works, which are representative 18th-century pieces by Gyeomjae Jeong Seon, were recognized for their cultural and historical value after deliberation by the Seoul City National Heritage Committee on the 5th. After a public notice period of about one month, they are scheduled to be finally designated in March.

"Cheonghaseongeupdo" is presumed to have been produced during the period of about three years from the age of 58 when Jeong Seon served as magistrate of the Cheongha area in Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is highly regarded not only for its artistic value but also for its documentary and art-historical value, as it depicts Cheongha Eupseong Fortress and the surrounding scenery in a bird's-eye, detailed manner.

"Dongjakjindo" depicts a view of Dongjak Naru, where Dongjak Bridge now stands, as seen from the direction of Hanyang. It portrays more than 20 boats crossing the Han River, people coming and going at the ferry, and tiled-roof houses in the village, illustrating the traffic and everyday scenes at a Han River ferry in the late Joseon period.

The two works can currently be seen at the "Revisiting the Collection" exhibition at the Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Art Museum (36, Yangcheon-ro 47-gil). The exhibition, held to mark the 350th anniversary of Gyeomjae Jeong Seon's birth this year, runs until March 8. A total of 17 works are on display, including Jeong Seon's pieces such as "Dongjakjin" and "Joeo," as well as "Soeakru" by artist Kang Kyunggu, "Gyeomjae Performance" by Min Jeonggi, and "Cheongpung-gye" by Jeong Jongmi.

Gangseo District Mayor Jin Kyohoon said, "It is very meaningful that the works of Gyeomjae Jeong Seon have been designated as cultural heritage of Seoul in the year marking the 350th anniversary of his birth," adding, "We will continue to do our best to build Gangseo as a cultural city where culture and art blend naturally with everyday life."

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