Chang Sŭngŏp
Korean painter (1843–1897)
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Chang Sŭngŏp (Korean: 장승업; 1843–1897), commonly known by his art name Owŏn, was a Korean painter of the late Joseon period.[1]
He was one of the few painters to hold a position of rank in the Joseon court. His life was dramatized in the award-winning 2002 film Chi-hwa-seon directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Biography
Chang was orphaned at a young age and grew up in poverty. He stayed at the homes of a number of people, including Yi Ŭnghŏn (이응헌; 李應憲), Pyŏn Wŏn-kyu (변원규; 卞元圭), and O Kyŏngsŏk, where he was exposed to art.[1]
Together with the earlier painters Danwon and Hyewon, Chang is remembered today as one of the "Three Wons" of Joseon-period painting.
Gallery
Samin munnyeondo
Hochwido
Painting of a cat by Chang
Sansu inmuldo means "the picture of a man in the landscape"
Rooster
Ssangma inmuldo (the painting of a man with two horses)
Chowon jirok
See also
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