Jeong Seon
Jeong Seon | |
![]() Detail from a picture tilted "Taking a rest after reading books" by Jeong Seon. This picture is believed to be a self portrait of the painter. | |
Korean name | |
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Hangul | 정선 |
Hanja | 鄭敾 |
Revised Romanization | Jeong Seon |
McCune–Reischauer | Chǒng Sǒn |
Art name | |
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Revised Romanization | Gyeomjae or Nan-gok |
McCune–Reischauer | Kyǒmjae or Nan'gok |
Courtesy name | |
Hangul | 원백 |
Hanja | 元伯 |
Revised Romanization | Wonbaek |
McCune–Reischauer | Wǒnbaek |
Jeong Seon (1676–1759) was a well-known Korean landscape painter, also known as by his pen name Gyeomjae (meaning humble study). He was one of the few known Korean painters to depart from traditional Chinese styles. It is reported that he frequently left his studio and painted the world around him, as he could see it. Soon, Jeong Seon inspired other Korean artists to follow suit, leaving a lasting impact on Korean art of the Joseon era.
In contrast to most painters at the time, Jeong Seon was not born in a wealthy family. He was discovered by an aristocratic neighbour who recommended him to the court. Soon he gained an official position.
Jeong is said to have painted daily, with a prolific output until his old age. His paintings are classified as Southern School, but during his life, Jeong developed his own style: unique brush wrinkles of bold strokes in parallels.
Gallery
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"Inwangjesaekdo", or Landscape of Mt. Inwangsan where located in Seoul.
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"A secluded house near a valley in Mt. Inwangsan" (인곡유거도 仁谷幽居圖)
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"Soyojeong" (소요정 逍遙亭), a pavilion in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
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"Bakyeon Fall" (박연폭포朴淵瀑布)
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"Gwangjin" (광진 廣津), a town now named Gwangjin-gu in Seoul
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See also
External links
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