Yi Myeong-gi

This is a Korean name; the family name is Yi.

Yi Myeong-gi(이명기, b.?~d.?) was a courtesy painter of Joseon. [1] He was a full-time painter during 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.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 (Korean)System of Korean people generations after generations
  2. ↑ (Korean) 이명기 vs. 루벤스 "초상화로 한판 붙자" Chosun Ilbo 2011-09-26