About Jang Seung-eop
Lived 1843 – 1897 (aged 53–54). Jang Seung-eop was a Korean painter.
Chang Sŭngŏp (; 1843–1897), commonly known by his art name Owŏn, was a Korean painter of the late Joseon period.
He was one of the few painters to hold a position of rank in the Joseon court. His life was dramatized in the award-winning 2002 film Chi-hwa-seon directed by Im Kwon-taek.
Biography Chang was orphaned at a young age and grew up in poverty. He stayed at the homes of a number of people, including Yi Ŭnghŏn , Pyŏn Wŏn-kyu , and , where he was exposed to art.
Together with the earlier painters Danwon and Hyewon, Chang is remembered today as one of the "Three Wons" of Joseon-period painting.
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Sŭng-ŏp Chang, Owŏn Chang, ho Owŏn, sung-op Chang, Owŏn, 醉暝居士, 오원, OwonRelated people
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Who was Jang Seung-eop?
Korean painter of the late Choson dynasty (1843-1897)
When was Jang Seung-eop born?
Jang Seung-eop was born in 1843 in Korea.
When did Jang Seung-eop die?
Jang Seung-eop died in 1897.
What was Jang Seung-eop's occupation?
Jang Seung-eop was a painter.
What nationality was Jang Seung-eop?
Jang Seung-eop was Korean.
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