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- 65.0 x 52.0 cm
Yi Eungro’s ‘Composition’ (1978) blends Mesopotamian cuneiform & I Ching hexagrams in a dynamic monochrome woodcut. Explore abstract expressionism, traditional carving influence, and Korean art history.
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Explore Yi Eungro's (Lee Ungno) innovative art: Korean-French painter blending Eastern & Western styles, known for abstract ink collages & crowd paintings.
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In the 1970s and ‘80s, Lee Ungno produced a lot of print works that were connected with his Abstract Letter or People series in content, while showing diverse textural expressions. This work among those stands out with its round shape full of different angular figures, calling up Mesopotamian cuneiform. They are mostly geometric forms but if we look at them closely, we see they are also human or bird-like figures: the repetition of such forms conjures up prehistoric rock engravings while the repetition of lines reminds us of the hexagrams of the I Ching. This work, whose canvas is constructed with forms seemingly developed from multiple origins, employs Western print making technique; but on the other hand, it is linked to traditional seal carving. The image of this woodcut was used for his solo exhibition poster at the Galerie Koryo in Paris in 1978.
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The format of "Composition" is portrait, and the original measures 65 x 52 cm. Both are useful when planning a reproduction.
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"Composition" measures 65 x 52 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.
What is the creation date of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?
"Composition" dates from 1978. The date places the work within Yi Eungro's career and its era.
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.- view yi eungro's artworks on TopImpressionists: [https://TopImpressionists.com/@/yi-eungro](https://TopImpressionists.com/@/yi-eungro)
- explore the musée national jean-jacques henner, a museum featuring a vast collection of art pieces, including those inspired by eastern styles: [https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/a@d3cew9-il-museo-musee-national-jean-jacques-henner-di-parigi-francia](https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/a@d3cew9-il-museo-musee-national-jean-jacques-henner-di-parigi-francia)
- discover more about the ilkhanid art movement, which also blends eastern and western influences: /en/art/show/art-d3cq2m-en/
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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