Early Life and Training Yi Eungro (이응노), also known as Lee Ungno, was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1904. His childhood was shaped by a brief foray into Hongseong Botong Hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), after which he dedicated himself to mastering painting under Yeomjae Song Tae-hoe from 1920. This formative influence instilled in him the foundational principles of Korean classical painting and set the stage for his artistic journey. Artistic Career in Korea and Japan Lee Ungno’s artistic vocation blossomed when he relocated to Seoul in 1922, becoming an apprentice to Haegang Kim Gyu-jin—a…