Pilgun Yoon
Albert Herter
American Art
On View: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Witness
The story of Aladdin and his magical lamp enjoyed considerable popularity with U.S. theater audiences during the early twentieth century, as did productions with ornate costumes, elaborate sets, and Asian acting troupes, often performing in pantomime.
In this image of the Korean actor Pilgun Yoon in the role of Aladdin, Albert Herter (son of Christian Herter of the American furniture firm Herter Brothers, whose cabinet is nearby) referred to the strict frontal poses of formal Chinese portraiture. His interest in a decorative aesthetic is evident in the robe’s elaborate pattern, based on Chinese Qing dynasty court dress.
In this image of the Korean actor Pilgun Yoon in the role of Aladdin, Albert Herter (son of Christian Herter of the American furniture firm Herter Brothers, whose cabinet is nearby) referred to the strict frontal poses of formal Chinese portraiture. His interest in a decorative aesthetic is evident in the robe’s elaborate pattern, based on Chinese Qing dynasty court dress.
MEDIUM
Oil on canvas
DATES
ca. 1923
DIMENSIONS
70 1/8 x 41 1/4 in. (178.1 x 104.7 cm) (show scale)
SIGNATURE
Signed lower left: "Albert Herter"
COLLECTIONS
American Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
32.68
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Witness
CAPTION
Albert Herter (American, 1871–1950). Pilgun Yoon, ca. 1923. Oil on canvas, 70 1/8 x 41 1/4 in. (178.1 x 104.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Frederic B. Pratt, 32.68. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 32.68_PS22.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 32.68_PS22.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2024
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