sketches around Seokparang, Korean traditional restaurant, Hongji-dong, Seoul

main gate of Seokparang inside the precincts, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

Seokparang restaurant building, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

view from above, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the signboard viewed from the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

Seokpajeong Villa, Cultural Property, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

Italian restaurant "Stone Hill", 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the whole view of Seokparang and Seokpajeong Villa, 18 x 29.6cm, 

pen and watercolor

a scene viewed from the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

the surrounding buildings across the street, 21 x 29.6cm, pen and watercolor

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The other day I visited Seokparang(석파랑), located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain, Hongji-dong(홍지동) in downtown Seoul. Seokparang's architecture, known as the " Villa of Daewongun(대원군)" was originally part of the Seokpajeong Villa(석파정 빌라) that is Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No.23. The beautiful gardens around the restaurant and ancient buildings are attractive with colorful autumn leaves.  Within the historic site Italian restaurant "Stone Hill", located upper side of Seokparang, is a sightly spot to visitors.
I sketched around the historic building and the pretty restaurant here and there, besides, the street scenes.
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인왕산 자락의 작은 문화재... 대원군 별장과 별당 옆의 고급 한식당 석파랑~~
고요한 궁중 정원의 느낌과 담장 밖의 분주한 길거리의 모습이 대조적입니다.
바위를 깎아 세운 이탈리안 식당은 인왕산과 북한산을 조망하는 쉼터이면서
잠시나마 마음을 씻으며 스케치를 즐길 수있는 서울 도심의 사랑방입니다.