Is Composition under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

What is the thematic context of Composition?

mesopotamian & i ching echoes, korean inkwash tradition, western printmaking techniques, seal carving connection, abstract thought exploration, early abstract korean art, parisian exhibition piece

CompositionYi Eungro · 1978

Abstract Expressionism
1978
65.0 x 52.0 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.

In the 1970s and ‘80s, Lee Ungno produced a lot of print works that were connected with his Abstract Letter or People series in content, while showing diverse textural expressions. This work among those stands out with its round shape full of different angular figures, calling up Mesopotamian cuneiform. They are mostly geometric forms but if we look at them closely, we see they are also human or bird-like figures: the repetition of such forms conjures up prehistoric rock engravings while the repetition of lines reminds us of the hexagrams of the I Ching. This work, whose canvas is constructed with forms seemingly developed from multiple origins, employs Western print making technique; but on the other hand, it is linked to traditional seal carving. The image of this woodcut was used for his solo exhibition poster at the Galerie Koryo in Paris in 1978.

About this artwork

Title: Composition
Artist: Yi Eungro
Year: 1978
Original dimensions: 65.0 x 52.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum
Movement: Abstract Expressionism
Color palette: Neutrals
Keywords: abstract expressionism, black ink painting, cuneiform art style

Questions & Answers

Is "Composition" by Yi Eungro 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.

What colors dominate "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" is defined by a neutrals palette led by rosy brown (#9e9e9c).

How old was Yi Eungro when creating "Composition" in 1978?

When "Composition" was created in 1978, Yi Eungro - born in 1904 - was 74 years old.

Who created "Composition"?

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

How harmonious are the colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

The color harmony of "Composition" is recorded as balanced harmony.

What stage of Yi Eungro's development does "Composition" represent?

"Composition" belongs to the Mature Period of Yi Eungro's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.

In what year was "Composition" by Yi Eungro created?

"Composition" dates from 1978. The date places the work within Yi Eungro's career and its era.