Yi Myeong-gi
Yi Myeong-gi (Korean: 이명기) was a courtesy painter of Joseon. [1] He was a full-time painter during the 18th century, of which records can be found: Yi was named as the courtesy painter in 1791. He was one of the most famed portrait painters during Jeongjo era circa late 18th century.[2] Although he was renowned for the portraits, Shan shui paintings heavily dealt with Kim Hong-do's characteristics in terms of shaping rocks, figures and calligraphy.[1]
Several paintings are found in National Museum of Korea and Hoam Art Museum, one of the oldest private museums in Seoul.
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Portrait of Gang Se-hwang
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References[edit]
- ^ a b (in Korean)System of Korean people generations after generations
- ^ (in Korean) 이명기 vs. 루벤스 "초상화로 한판 붙자" Chosun Ilbo 2011-09-26