A Master of Delicate Observation: The World of Lee Gyong-seung Lee Gyong-seung, a name resonating with the quiet elegance of late 19th-century Korea, stands as a pivotal figure in the tradition of *hwaro*, or flower and bird painting. While biographical details remain somewhat scarce—a common fate for artists working within established courtly styles—his legacy is powerfully preserved through his exquisite works, most notably ‘Flower and Butterfly’. He earned a reputation as arguably the greatest practitioner of this genre during his time, a testament to his unparalleled skill in capturing n…