Clear Elegance of HongmungwanLee Do-Yeong · 1800

  • Art movementSong Dynasty
  • Creation date1800
  • Dimensions104.0 x 43.0 cm
  • MuseumEwha Womans University Museum

Lee Do-Yeong (1884 – 1933)

Lee Do-yeong (1884-1933): Korea's 1st modern illustrator & a pioneering caricaturist. Explore his satirical art, bold lines, subliminal messaging & critique of early 20th-century society.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan
  • Artist: Lee Do-Yeong
  • Year: 1800
  • Original dimensions: 104.0 x 43.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Main color: Rosy Brown
  • Keywords: traditional korean art, ink and color painting, vintage korean art

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" attributed to?

The artist behind "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" is Lee Do-Yeong. The work is catalogued under Lee Do-Yeong's name.

What stage of Lee Do-Yeong's development does "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" represent?

Within Lee Do-Yeong's career, "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

Are the colors of "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" by Lee Do-Yeong saturated or muted?

"Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" by Lee Do-Yeong is recorded with a muted saturation.

What is the color identity of "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" by Lee Do-Yeong?

The color identity of "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" by Lee Do-Yeong: a neutrals palette, dominated by rosy brown (#b5ab98).

In what year was "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" by Lee Do-Yeong created?

"Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" dates from 1800. The date places the work within Lee Do-Yeong's career and its era.

Is "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" by Lee Do-Yeong kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in South Korea; the original work is in South Korea.

Who made "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan", and when?

Lee Do-Yeong made "Clear Elegance of Hongmungwan" in 1800.

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