An Gyeon

This is a Korean name; the family name is An.
An Gyeon
Hangul 안견
Hanja 安堅
Revised Romanization An Gyeon
McCune–Reischauer An Kyŏn
Pen name
Hangul 현동자, 주경
Hanja 玄洞子, 朱耕
Revised Romanization Hyeondongja, Jugyeong
McCune–Reischauer Hyŏntongcha, Chukyŏng
Courtesy name
Hangul 가도, 득수
Hanja 可度, 得守
Revised Romanization Gado, Deuksu
McCune–Reischauer Kato, Tŭksu

An Gyeon was a 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, and drew Mongyu dowondo (몽유도원도) for Prince Anpyeong in 1447 which is currently stored at Tenri University.[1]

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Names

His art name was Hyŏntongcha (현동자, 玄洞子) and his courtesy name was Kato (가도, 可度).[2]

Gallery

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

See also

References

  1. http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/n_feature/2011/02/21/58/4901000000AEN20110221006600315F.HTML
  2. Britannica Kokusai Dai-Hyakkajiten article "An Kyŏn" (An Ken in Japanese). Shogakukan.

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