Composition by Yi Eungro (1980)

Composition in a nutshell

Title: Composition
Artist: Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in: Seoul, South Korea
Date: 1980
Dimensions: 70 × 78 cm
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea

Where can I see Composition in person?

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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Composition by Yi Eungro, 1980, Lee Ungno Museum

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Things people wonder about Composition

Which museum holds the original "Composition"?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro is on display at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

What is the creation date of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" dates from 1980. The date places the work within Yi Eungro's career and its era.

What are the dimensions of the original "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" measures 78 x 70 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

Is "Composition" free of copyright?

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

Who is the artist behind "Composition"?

"Composition" is attributed to Yi Eungro.

How old was Yi Eungro when creating "Composition" in 1980?

Yi Eungro made "Composition" at the age of 76. The artist was born in 1904 and the work is dated 1980.

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

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

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

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Yi Eungro was born in South Korea, and the original "Composition" is held in a museum in South Korea.

Meet 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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