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Jang Seung-eop (Owon): A Master of Korean Landscape Painting Jang Seung-eop, also known as Owon, stands as one of Korea’s most revered painters of the late Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), a period marked by significant artistic innovation and cultural exchange. Born in Seoul in 1843, he achieved an unparalleled distinction – becoming one of the few artists to hold a position of rank within the royal court, cementing his place as a pivotal…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jang seung-eop's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups jang seung-eop's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
