An Gyeon
An Gyeon | |
Hangul | 안견 |
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Hanja | 安堅 |
Revised Romanization | An Gyeon |
McCune–Reischauer | An Kyŏn |
Art 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][better source needed]
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Names
His art name was Hyŏntongcha (현동자, 玄洞子) and his courtesy name was Kato (가도, 可度).[2]
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References
- ^ http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/n_feature/2011/02/21/58/4901000000AEN20110221006600315F.HTML
- ^ Britannica Kokusai Dai-Hyakkajiten article "An Kyŏn" (An Ken in Japanese). Shogakukan.