an gyeon
in the realm of korean art, an gyeon stands out as a prominent figure, known for his contributions to the early joseon period. born in jigok, seosan, chungcheongnam-do, an gyeon entered royal service as a member of the dohwaseo, the official painters of the joseon court. his most notable work, mongyu dowondo (몽유도원도), a landscape painting for prince anpyeong, is considered the oldest landscape painting by a korean artist. early life and…
The Lifeline
Scroll through an gyeon'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 an gyeon'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.
