CompositionYi Eungro · 1977

Print
WallArt
Abstract Expressionism
1977
Modern
54.0 x 45.0 cm
Lee Ungno Museum

Yi Eungro (1904 – 1989)

Explore Yi Eungro's (Lee Ungno) innovative art: Korean-French painter blending Eastern & Western styles, known for abstract ink collages & crowd paintings.

Lee Ungno Museum (Daegu, South Korea)

Explore the life & art of Korean master Lee Ungno at this Daegu museum! Discover 500+ works, including his Abstract Letter series & prison paintings. Experience exhibitions, cultural insights, and a unique blend of Eastern & Western influences.

This work, which is linked to Abstract Letter series in content, presents a dramatic contrast between the white background and the red form. Ungno’s print works, except those that make direct reference to People series or specific figures, are often related to his Abstract Letter series and such works show a great similarity to traditional seal engraving. Seal engraving is a unique carving technique used in areas under the influence of the Chinese language and alphabet, which engraves a letter in a typographic unit. The technique is often regarded as an independent art form due to the artistic quality in carving letterforms. Lee Ungno, who was familiar with traditional East Asian poetry, calligraphy, painting and engraving, made a great number of print works that remind of seal engraving. The cinnabar red in this work emphasizes such an impression, while the English and Chinese inscriptions in black under his signature on the lower right put this work in the context of European print. As written so by the artist, the image of this print was used for his solo exhibition poster at the Galerie Koryo in Paris in 1977.

About this artwork

Title: Composition
Artist: Yi Eungro
Year: 1977
Original dimensions: 54.0 x 45.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum
Period: Modern
Corpus context: east asian calligraphy influence, seal engraving technique
Color palette: Neutrals

Questions & Answers

What is the art-historical place of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

Historically, "Composition" is an Abstract Expressionism work of the broader Modern era.

Who is the artist behind "Composition"?

The artist behind "Composition" is Yi Eungro. The work is catalogued under Yi Eungro's name.

Does the copyright of "Composition" by Yi Eungro allow reproductions?

The original "Composition" is at the Lee Ungno Museum, and the work is still protected by copyright.

Where can I see the original "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

The original "Composition" by Yi Eungro is held at the Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

What is the creation date of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

The creation of "Composition" by Yi Eungro is dated 1977.

Who made "Composition", and when?

The author of "Composition" is Yi Eungro, and the work is dated 1977.

What was Yi Eungro's age when "Composition" was created?

When "Composition" was created in 1977, Yi Eungro - born in 1904 - was 73 years old.