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Nam Gye-woo: Echoes of Elegance in Korean Butterfly Art Nam Gye-woo (허남준, born June 9, 1811 – died 1888) stands as a pivotal figure in late Joseon art, celebrated primarily for his exquisite depictions of butterflies—a motif that embodies grace, transformation, and profound symbolic meaning within Korean artistic tradition. Born into a noble family descended from Nam Jinhwa, who served as *Busa* (royal tutor), Nam Gye-woo’s upbringin…
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