Landscape by Yi Eungro: History & Where It Hangs

Landscape, in brief

Title: Landscape
Artist: Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in: Seoul, South Korea
Date: 1950
Dimensions: 133 × 68 cm
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea

What does Landscape depict?

This painting is an early example that captures Ungno’s major step into abstract art. Although it is still suggestive of specific forms such as tree branches and leaves, the painting shows the artist’s inclination to a rather subjective interpretation of natural forms, which signalled the succeeding phase of his career in which he represented the feelings aroused by an object. In this work, Ungno abbreviated forms with his dynamic brushstrokes while infusing it with the expressive as well as illusionistic quality of an ink painting; all that characterized his semi-abstract canvas, which was the mid-point to abstract painting. This piece abstracted the rhythmic interaction between entwined branches as cursive scripts, showing a great similarity to his late abstract paintings; however, the seal on the lower left puts this work still within the category of East Asian painting.

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Which museum holds Landscape?

Lee Ungno Museum

Daegu, South Korea

A Symphony of Ink and Modernity: The Legacy of Lee Ungno In the heart of Daejeon’s cultural landscape, the Lee Ungno Museum stands as a profound testament to the transformative power of artistic vision. This institution serves as a bridge between eras, offering a rare glimpse into the soul of a man who successfully synthesized the meditative weight of Eastern ink wash painting with the bold, experimental frontiers of Western modernism. To step into this museum is to enter a space where the ancient traditions of Korean calligraphy meet the electric energy of European abstract expressionism, creating a dialogue that resonates across generations.

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Questions on Landscape, answered

Where is "Landscape" by Yi Eungro on display today?

You can see the original "Landscape" at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea.

In what year was "Landscape" by Yi Eungro created?

"Landscape" by Yi Eungro was created in 1950.

How big is the original "Landscape"?

The original "Landscape" by Yi Eungro measures 133 x 68 cm.

Is "Landscape" by Yi Eungro in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Landscape" by Yi Eungro: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Which artist is "Landscape" attributed to?

The artist behind "Landscape" is Yi Eungro. The work is catalogued under Yi Eungro's name.

What was Yi Eungro's age when "Landscape" was created?

Yi Eungro was 46 years old when creating "Landscape" in 1950. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1904.

What explains the copyright situation of "Landscape" by Yi Eungro?

The copyright status of "Landscape" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1989.

Is "Landscape" by Yi Eungro kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Landscape" is held in South Korea, while Yi Eungro was born in South Korea.

About the artist, Yi Eungro

1904–1989, South Korea

Yi Eungro

**early life and training** lee ungno, also known as yi eungro, was a korean-born french painter and printmaker born in séoul, south korea in 1904. his early life was marked by a brief stint at the hongseong botong hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), after which he dedicated himself to studying painting under yeomjae song tae-hoe from 1920. **artistic career in korea and japan** lee ungno's artistic career began in earnest when he moved to seoul in 1922, becoming an apprentice to celebrated calligrapher-painter-photographer haegang kim gyu-jin. he primarily learned to paint the four gentlemen in the 'haegang style.' notably, his inkwash painting of a bamboo, mukjuk (묵죽, 墨竹, ink bamboo), won a prize in the 3rd annual joseon art exhibition.

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