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An Gyeon

An Gyeon

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In this Korean name, the family name is An.

An Gyeon was a Korean painter of the early Joseon period. He was born in Jigok, Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do. He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo, the official painters of the Joseon court. In 1447, he drew Mongyu dowondo [ko] (몽유도원도), a landscape painting for Prince Anpyeong. Considered the oldest landscape painting by a Korean artist, the painting is currently stored at Tenri University.[1]

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His art name was Hyeonndongja (현동자; 玄洞子) and his courtesy name was Gado (가도; 可度).[2]

Mongyu dowondo (Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land)


초춘 early spring
만춘 late spring
초하 early summer
만하 late summer
초추 early autumn
만추 late autumn
초동 early winter
만동 late winter
사시팔경도 - Eight views of the Four Seasons

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References

  1. [1]
    "Top Korean cultural heritages go on display in centennial of nat'l museum". The Korea Herald. 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  2. [2]
    Britannica Kokusai Dai-Hyakkajiten article "An Kyŏn" (An Ken in Japanese). Shogakukan.


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