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Lee Ungno (Yi Eungro), born in Seoul in 1904, was a Korean-born French painter and printmaker. His early life was marked by a brief stint at Hongseong Botong Hakyo followed by dedicated study under Yeomjae Song Tae-hoe from 1920. He pursued painting primarily in the ‘haegang style,’ earning recognition for his ink wash painting of a bamboo, mukjuk (묵죽), which won a prize in the 3rd annu
Yi Ungro’s ‘The Travels of Marco Polo’ series showcases a unique blend of East & West in monochrome ink paintings. Explore dynamic landscapes & symbolic beauty – a rare glimpse into Korean art history.
Discover 'Composition' by Yi Eungro (1962), a captivating collage painting showcasing Korean & Western influences. Explore this unique artwork’s textures & figures. #art #painting #modernart
Explore Yi Eungro’s ‘Composition’ (1964): A textured, warm abstract landscape in impasto. Korean expressionism meets Western influence – a captivating piece.
Yi Eungro’s ‘Composition’ (1978) blends Mesopotamian cuneiform & I Ching hexagrams in a dynamic monochrome woodcut. Explore abstract expressionism, traditional carving influence, and Korean art history.
This serene landscape painting, part of Lee Ungno’s acclaimed series commissioned for a book about Marco Polo’s voyages, embodies the fusion of Eastern and Western artistic traditions. Ungno skillfully employs triangular shapes to convey depth and perspective, mirroring techniques prevalent in East Asian art while subtly hinting at the explorer's journey.
Explore Lee Ungno's captivating 'The Trav
A hauntingly distorted wooden carving featuring intricate facial details and visible teeth by Korean-French master Yi Eungro, offering a profound connection to mid-century abstract sculpture for your collection.
Dynamic silhouettes of human movement define this 1985 masterpiece People by Yi Eungro, a profound exploration of collective existence through abstract ink style that invites you to bring this soulful vision into your home.
Explore Yi Eungro’s 1981 ‘People’ – a striking photographic sculpture of figures in dark metal. Realistic detail & solemn composition showcase Korean modernism.
A dramatic contrast of cinnabar red and white defines this 1977 abstract print by Lee Ungno that evokes traditional seal engraving, offering a unique opportunity to bring modern Korean history into your collection.
