The Saltmaker's Story

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Saltmaker's Story by Jeul Gil is a long, horizontal Korean painting. The painting depicts a long procession of people and animals on a beige background. The entire procession moves from left to right. People in the procession wear colorful clothing in shades of blue, green, red and orange. There are people leading oxcarts loaded with sacks. Some people lead oxen by the horns. Other people ride on horseback. A few people walk. Some carry baskets. Buildings are depicted in the background. Trees are depicted throughout. The top and bottom of the painting have a thin white border. The scene is painted in a traditional Korean style.