1981
People (Yi Eungro, 1981)
Yi Eungro (1904–1989) made People. It dates from 1981. It is kept at Lee Ungno Museum in Daegu, South Korea. It measures 23 × 45 cm.
- 1981
- 23 × 45 cm
- Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu
People: the essentials
- 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.
People in high resolution
Yi Eungro, People (1981), Lee Ungno Museum.
Questions about People
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.
Does the copyright of "People" by Yi Eungro allow reproductions?
The original "People" is at the Lee Ungno Museum, and the work is still protected by copyright.
Is "People" by Yi Eungro kept in the artist's home country?
Is "People" by Yi Eungro in the public domain, and why?
The copyright status of "People" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1989.
How intense are the colors in "People" by Yi Eungro?
The color intensity of "People" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
How does "People" balance light and dark?
"People" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is luminous.
What color palette is used in "People" by Yi Eungro?
The colors of "People" form a neutrals palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.
What is the perceived brightness of "People" by Yi Eungro?
Overall, "People" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
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.