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The story of the painting
A compelling 1976 mixed media piece by Yi Eungro captures a solitary man against a textured wall in this evocative composition that invites you to explore the depth of modern Korean abstraction.
The painting 6
What kind of piece is "Composition"?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro is classified as wall art. The category describes the kind of artwork the original is.
How was "Composition" made, and how big is it?
"Composition" was made in mixed media and measures 123 x 63 cm in its original form.
What technique was used for "Composition", and when was it created?
"Composition" was made in 1976, in mixed media.
What is "Composition" made with, and in which style?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro combines the mixed media technique with the Contemporary Art style. Technique and movement describe the making and the style of the work.
Who created "Composition" and what style is it in?
Yi Eungro created "Composition" within the Contemporary Art movement.
What are the format and size of "Composition"?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro is proportioned as a tall work of 123 x 63 cm.
The painter 3
How old was Yi Eungro when creating "Composition" in 1976?
Yi Eungro made "Composition" at the age of 72. The artist was born in 1904 and the work is dated 1976.
Where does "Composition" stand among Yi Eungro's recurring subjects?
Yi Eungro's recurring themes include modernized ink wash style, korean modern art history, abstract expressionist influence, evolution of calligraphy, late career experimentation; "Composition" focuses on man, portrait, mixed media, abstract, figure, 1970s art.
What does the 1976 date of "Composition" correspond to in Yi Eungro's career?
Given its 1976 date, "Composition" falls in Yi Eungro's Late Period.
Colours 4
Are the colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro vivid or muted?
The colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro show a clear color presence saturation with a vivid intensity.
What is the perceived brightness of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
Overall, "Composition" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
What underlying hue runs through "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Composition" by Yi Eungro.
What kind of colors does "Composition" use?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro uses an earthy color palette. The palette summarizes the work's overall color character.
Museum & rights 4
Where is "Composition" by Yi Eungro on display today?
You can see the original "Composition" at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea.
Is "Composition" by Yi Eungro in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "Composition" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1989.
Does the copyright of "Composition" by Yi Eungro allow reproductions?
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.
Can the image of "Composition" by Yi Eungro be freely reproduced?
"Composition" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
At home & gifts 4
What feeling does "Composition" by Yi Eungro convey?
In "Composition", a modern mood accompanies a reflective emotion.
Which room is "Composition" by Yi Eungro recommended for?
The recommended space for "Composition" by Yi Eungro is an office. The suggestion can of course be adapted to your interior.
What does "Composition" by Yi Eungro bring to an interior?
With its modern mood, "Composition" is suggested for an office.
How is the mood of "Composition" by Yi Eungro described?
The overall mood of "Composition" by Yi Eungro is modern. The mood describes the general atmosphere of the work.
On this site 4
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.
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.
Can I see "Composition" by Yi Eungro on my own wall before buying?
"Composition" has an augmented reality preview: the artwork's AR Preview page shows it in your own space on a compatible device.
Are there works similar to "Composition"?
Works similar to "Composition" are listed on the artwork's Similars page.
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