1980

Composition (Yi Eungro, 1980)

Composition is a work by Yi Eungro (1904–1989). It dates from 1980. It is kept at Lee Ungno Museum in Daegu, South Korea. It measures 70 × 78 cm.

Composition by Yi Eungro, 1980, Lee Ungno Museum
Composition by Yi Eungro, 1980, Lee Ungno Museum.

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Composition: the essentials

Title
Composition
Artist
Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in
Seoul, South Korea
Date
1980
Dimensions
70 × 78 cm
Where to see it
Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea

Where can you see Composition?

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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Questions collectors ask about Composition

Where is "Composition" by Yi Eungro on display today?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro is on display at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

In what year was "Composition" by Yi Eungro created?

The creation of "Composition" by Yi Eungro is dated 1980.

How big is the original "Composition"?

The recorded dimensions of "Composition" by Yi Eungro are 78 x 70 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Is "Composition" free of copyright?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Which artist is "Composition" attributed to?

The artist behind "Composition" is Yi Eungro. The work is catalogued under Yi Eungro's name.

At what age did Yi Eungro make "Composition"?

When "Composition" was created in 1980, Yi Eungro - born in 1904 - was 76 years old.

Is "Composition" by Yi Eungro in the public domain, and why?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Yi Eungro died in 1989.

Did "Composition" stay in its artist's homeland?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Yi Eungro was born in South Korea, and the original "Composition" is held in a museum in South Korea.

The artist: Yi Eungro

Yi Eungro

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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