Totem by Yi Eungro (1964)

Totem, in brief

Title: Totem
Artist: Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in: Seoul, South Korea
Date: 1964
Dimensions: 97 × 16 cm
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea

Which museum holds Totem?

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 Totem, answered

Which museum holds the original "Totem"?

The original "Totem" 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 "Totem" by Yi Eungro created?

"Totem" by Yi Eungro was created in 1964.

What size is "Totem" by Yi Eungro in real life?

The original "Totem" by Yi Eungro measures 97 x 16 cm.

Can the image of "Totem" by Yi Eungro be freely reproduced?

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

Which artist is "Totem" attributed to?

"Totem" was created by Yi Eungro. The information on this page describes Yi Eungro's original work.

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

Yi Eungro was 60 years old when creating "Totem" in 1964. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1904.

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

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

Did "Totem" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The birth country of Yi Eungro is South Korea, and the museum holding the original of "Totem" is 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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