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The story of the painting
Yi Eungro’s ‘Composition’ (1968) is a powerful abstract work created during imprisonment. Explore its dense ink strokes, textured surface & Korean-Western fusion. #KoreanArt #AbstractPainting
In 1967, Lee Ungno was imprisoned for 2 years and 6 months for his involvement in the East Berlin Affair. He suffered most from an inability to continue his practice there; however, as he adjusted to the prison environment, he started painting on tissue using soy sauce as ink and making models with rice paste, which he collected from his meal. This painting shows one example of the Abstract Letter paintings that he made in prison using ink on hanji and then painting over the canvas with soy sauce as if testifying to his imprisonment. Unlike ink, soy sauce is not a proper pigment and thus, its colour is brownish rather than black when it is put on paper; as it is not rich enough to make a long spread, the canvas shows several marks where he had to resume the application of the soy sauce at each moment.
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Who is the author of "Composition", and in which movement?
"Composition" was created by Yi Eungro in the Korean Expressionism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
When was "Composition" created, and to which movement does it belong?
"Composition" was made in 1968, within the Korean Expressionism movement.
Is "Composition" by Yi Eungro a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro has a tall format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.
Who is the artist behind "Composition"?
"Composition" is attributed to Yi Eungro.
How is "Composition" by Yi Eungro proportioned, and how big is it?
The format of "Composition" is tall, and the original measures 130 x 33 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.
What art movement does "Composition" by Yi Eungro belong to?
The movement associated with "Composition" by Yi Eungro is Korean Expressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
Who created "Composition" and in what year?
Yi Eungro made "Composition" in 1968.
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How does the subject of "Composition" relate to Yi Eungro's usual themes?
Among Yi Eungro's recorded themes - east asian calligraphy, sumi-e techniques, prisoner's testimony, korean expressionism", political imprisonment, abstracted landscape, symbolic narrative, artist's resilience - "Composition" brings its own focus on abstract composition, prison art theme, korean ink style, chaotic brushwork, symbolic imagery, dark brown palette, textured surface.
Where does "Composition" fall in Yi Eungro's career?
"Composition" represents the Prison Years of Yi Eungro.
How does the style of "Composition" relate to its creator's era?
"Composition" belongs to the Korean Expressionism movement, and its creator worked in the Modern era.
What stage of Yi Eungro's career does "Composition" (1968) belong to?
Given its 1968 date, "Composition" falls in Yi Eungro's Prison Years.
Colours 6
What is the color identity of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro uses an earthy palette, with putty (#d7c9b9) as the dominant color.
How strong is the contrast in "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
The light-dark contrast of "Composition" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
Does "Composition" by Yi Eungro use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color analysis of "Composition" by Yi Eungro records a statement contrast and a strong color unity harmony.
Are the colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro vivid or muted?
The color of "Composition" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.
What is the luminance of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
What is the perceived brightness of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
In terms of perceived brightness, "Composition" by Yi Eungro is bright.
Museum & rights 3
Which museum holds the original "Composition"?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro is on display at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.
What explains the copyright situation of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1989.
What are the reproduction rights of "Composition" at the Lee Ungno Museum?
The copyright status of "Composition" by Yi Eungro is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Lee Ungno Museum does not change that status.
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How many people view "Composition"?
A Stats page exists for "Composition". It charts the monthly visits of the artwork and of the artist's other works, with country and language breakdowns.
How can I get a print of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
To get a print of "Composition" by Yi Eungro, simply order it on its Fine Art Print page: a fine art print on cotton canvas or archival canvas paper.
Can I see "Composition" by Yi Eungro under different lights?
"Composition" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.
Is a download available for "Composition"?
The image of "Composition" by Yi Eungro can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.
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