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lee in-sung

1912 – 1950

lee in-sung
Modern
Modern

lee in-sung

Born 1912 Died 1950 Works span 1932–1932

Lee In-sung: Korea’s Bold Visionary – Echoes of Gauguin in the Korean Landscape Lee In-sung (1912-1950) stands as a singular figure in Korean modern art, an artist whose distinctive style—characterized by audacious color palettes and immersive depictions of the Korean countryside—earned him the moniker “Korea’s Gauguin.” Born in Daegu, South Korea, his artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of a nation grappling with rapid mod…

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1932
first work
1932
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through lee in-sung'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups lee in-sung'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.