Contemporary Art · 1976

Composition (Yi Eungro, 1976)

Composition is an artwork by Yi Eungro (1904–1989). It dates from 1976. It belongs to the Contemporary Art movement. It is made in mixed media. It is kept at Lee Ungno Museum in Daegu, South Korea. It measures 123 × 63 cm.

1976
Mixed Media
123 × 63 cm
Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu

Composition by Yi Eungro, 1976, mixed media, Lee Ungno Museum.

Composition: catalogue record

Title: Composition
Artist: Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in: Seoul, South Korea
Date: 1976
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimensions: 123 × 63 cm
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea
Movement: Contemporary Art
Period: Modern
Subject: man, portrait, mixed media, abstract, figure, 1970s art

Where is Composition kept?

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: image files and credit line

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Yi Eungro, Composition (1976), Lee Ungno Museum.

Frequently asked questions: Composition

What orientation does "Composition" by Yi Eungro have?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro is a tall composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

What kind of colors does "Composition" use?

The colors of "Composition" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

How do emotion and gift occasion combine for "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" carries a reflective feeling, and its recorded gift recommendation is corporate gift.

How is "Composition" by Yi Eungro proportioned, and how big is it?

The format of "Composition" is tall, and the original measures 123 x 63 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

Can I watch "Composition" as a full-screen slideshow?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro can be viewed as a slideshow on the artwork's Diaporama page.

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.

How does "Composition" balance light and dark?

"Composition" is brilliant overall, and its luminance is bright balance.

Are the colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro vivid or muted?

The color of "Composition" is clear color presence in saturation and vivid in intensity.

What is the perceived brightness of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

The perceived brightness of "Composition" by Yi Eungro is brilliant. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

Yi Eungro: biography

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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