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Yi Han-cheol

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Yi Han-cheol
Korean name
Hangul
이한철
Hanja
Revised RomanizationYi Hancheol
McCune–ReischauerYi hanch'ŏl

Yi Han-cheol (Korean이한철; 1808 – ?) was a painter of Joseon.

His era was the late period of the dynasty, during which the portrait of three kings were drawn by Yi: Heonjong, Cheoljong and Emperor Gojong. His works named himself the most fascinating portrait painter at the time.[1]

Famed artists and scholar Kim Jeong-hui disciplined Yi with other artists including Yu Suk, Yu Jae so, etc. Kim appreciated his drawing: the drawing of Yi lacked the forms but took hold of magnificent scenery with powerful but also transparent calligraphy.[1]

Existing works show broad subjects such as scenery, figure, flowers and birds, whereas they abided by the way of Kim Hong-do in terms of describing the core images. His artistic style was said to be affected by Southern School.[1]

One of his most valuable works is No.57 National Treasures of South Korea《The portrait of Kim Jung-hui》(1857, The National Museum of Korea), while other relics can be also found in Gansong Art Museum.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Hong Seon pyo. "Yi Han-cheol". In Hong Seon pyo (ed.). Korean Encyclopedia.