People by Yi Eungro (1981)

People, in brief

Title: People
Artist: Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in: Seoul, South Korea
Date: 1981
Dimensions: 23 × 45 cm
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea

Which museum holds People?

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 People, answered

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

The original "People" by Yi Eungro is held at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

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

The creation of "People" by Yi Eungro is dated 1981.

How big is the original "People"?

"People" measures 23 x 45 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

Is "People" free of copyright?

"People" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Which artist is "People" attributed to?

"People" is attributed to Yi Eungro.

How old was Yi Eungro when creating "People" in 1981?

Yi Eungro made "People" at the age of 77. The artist was born in 1904 and the work is dated 1981.

Why is the copyright status of "People" what it is?

"People" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Yi Eungro died in 1989.

Is "People" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "People" 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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