Composition by Yi Eungro – Giclée Art Print

A great example of the constructive Abstract Letter works that Lee Ungno made in the 1970s, this painting represents the Chinese character 壽 (soo), meaning ‘life’. The solid construction of the letter strokes is different to the distinctive gestural brushstrokes of his calligraphic Abstract Letter paintings. Ungno cut paper with different textures into the shapes of the letter strokes, glued them onto hanji and drew the outlines of the shapes with ink. In Western art practice, collage was intended to portray reality and therefore, in any mediums, from posters to newspapers, it creates a great tension between its different functions as an indication of reality and as an aesthetic component of an artwork; whereas whatever the medium, Ungno’s collage functions as a sheer artistic element. In this work, even the thick strands from the edge of the background paper and the coarse particles seen in the letterform contribute to the artistic construction of the work. This painting was the main inspiration for the building of the Lee Ungno Museum in Daejeon, which was designed by French architect, Laurent Beaudouin.

Questions & Answers

What is the dominant hue of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.

What shape and dimensions is "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

The format of "Composition" is tall, and the original measures 274 x 132 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.

Is "Composition" by Yi Eungro a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Composition" is tall. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

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Artist Biography

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. lee ungno consecutively won prizes in the joseon art exhibition throughout the colonial period. however, he believed that eastern ink painters should modernize their style. in the early 1930s, lee began producing inkwash landscapes influenced by new, modern eastern ink painting styles and naturalistic renditions found in western-style paintings.

international recognition and later life

after training in traditional inkwash painting in korea from the 1920s to the 1930s, lee gradually experimented with western-style painting techniques in japan. his works from the 1950s showcase creative attempts at merging eastern medium and brushstrokes with western perspective and forms. lee ungno relocated to france in 1958, where he fully established his standing as an abstract artist. he is most known for his series of ink and paper collage, abstract letters, and crowd paintings that developed during his stay in france.

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**legacy** lee ungno is credited for forming part of the first generation of korean abstract artists and contributing to the diversification in the use of eastern material in modern and contemporary art. the lee ungno museum, opened in 2007 in daejeon, south korea, preserves, displays, and promotes artworks and materials related to the artist. **sources:** * [https://WahooArt.com/@/yi-eungro](https://WahooArt.com/@/yi-eungro) * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yi_eungro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yi_eungro)

Yi Eungro

1904 - 1989 , South Korea

Quick Facts

Full Name: Yi Eungro (Lee Ungno)
Nationality: Korean-French
Date Of Birth: 1904
Date Of Death: 1989
Place Of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Notable Artworks: ['Composition']
Artistic Movement Or Style: Eastern & Western Expressionism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Yeomjae Song Tae-hoe']
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Haegang Style']

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Questions & Answers

What is the dominant hue of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

What shape and dimensions is "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

Is "Composition" by Yi Eungro a portrait, landscape or square composition?

Related Artworks

early life and training

artistic career in korea and japan

international recognition and later life