Yi Han-cheol
A Brush Guided by Tradition In the waning years of the Joseon dynasty, a painter emerged whose hand could capture both the majesty of kings and the quietude of the natural world. Yi Han-cheol lived through a period of profound transition, serving as a court painter during the reigns of Heonjong, Cheoljong, and Emperor Gojong. His life was shaped by the rigorous discipline of great scholars and artists who sought to refine his innate ta…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Yi Han-cheol'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 Yi Han-cheol'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.