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Yi Hong-eui
Yi Hong-eui: A Master of Korean Landscape Painting Yi Hong-eui (1716-1799) stands as a beacon in the annals of Joseon Dynasty art, embodying the ideals of refined scholarship and serene beauty that defined the literati tradition. Born in Seoul during a period of significant cultural flourishing, he emerged from a family steeped in intellectual pursuits—a lineage that undoubtedly nurtured his artistic sensibilities and instilled within him a deep appreciation for Korean heritage. His formative years were marked by rigorous training in Asian painting and calligraphy, disciplines which would be…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Yi Hong-eui's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
