An Kyŏn was a Korean painter of the early Joseon period. He was born in Jigok, Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo, the official painters of the Joseon court. In 1447, he drew Mongyu dowondo, a landscape painting for Grand Prince Anpyeong.
Photos 9
Artists born in the 1500s 6
About this person
An Kyŏn was a Korean painter of the early Joseon period. He was born in Jigok, Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo, the official painters of the Joseon court. In 1447, he drew Mongyu dowondo, a landscape painting for Grand Prince Anpyeong. Considered the oldest landscape painting by a Korean artist, the painting is currently stored at Tenri University.
Fame.am measures public visibility signals. It does not measure human value, talent, morality, or credibility.