Yi Haung (1820-1898)
Yi Haung (1820-1898)

Orchid

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Yi Haung (1820-1898)
Orchid
Sealed Sokpa
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
11½ x 13in. (29.2 x 33cm.)

Lot Essay

Yi Haung was the father of King Kojong (1852-1919) and a renowned statesman, painter, and calligrapher. He specialized in paintings of orchids and rocks generally arranged in groups with signature long, slender and pointed leaves. His courtesy name was Sibaek, and his sobriquets were Sokpa, Haedong-gosa and Nosok-doin.

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