Yi Myŏnggi

In this Korean name, the family name is Yi.

Yi Myeong-gi (Korean: 이명기) was a courtesy painter of Joseon. ^[1] He was a full-time painter during the 18th century, of which records can be found: Yi was named as the courtesy painter in 1791. He was one of the most famed portrait painters during Jeongjo era circa late 18th century.^[2] Although he was renowned for the portraits, Shan shui paintings heavily dealt with Kim Hong-do's characteristics in terms of shaping rocks, figures and calligraphy.^[1]

Several paintings are found in National Museum of Korea and Hoam Art Museum, one of the oldest private museums in Seoul.

Galleries

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  Portrait of Kang Sehwang

See also

• Gim Hongdo
• List of Korean painters
• Korean painting
• Korean art