Kim Hong-do

Kim Hong-do
Korean name
Hangul
김홍도
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Hongdo
McCune–ReischauerKim Hongdo
Art name
Hangul
단원, 단구, 서호, 고면거사, 취화사, or 첩취옹
Hanja
Revised RomanizationDanwon, Dan-gu, Seoho, Gomyeon-geosa, or Cheopchwiong
McCune–ReischauerTanwŏn, Tan'gu, Sŏho Komyŏn'gŏsa, or Ch'ŏpch'wiong
Courtesy name
Hangul
사능
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSaneung
McCune–ReischauerSanŭng

Kim Hong-do (Korean김홍도, 1745–c. 1806 to 1814) was a Korean painter during the Joseon dynasty. He is mostly remembered for his depictions of the everyday life of ordinary people, in a manner analogous to painters of the Dutch Golden Age.[1] He was also widely known by his art name Danwon (단원).

Active during the reign of King Yeongjo and King Jeongjo, he made a profound change in Joseon painting style. By boldly introducing Western painting methods that appeared to have been learned through the Qing Dynasty, he introduced a technique that revealed perspective through jokes and contrasts of colors.[2]

  1. ^ Turner 2003, p. (18)53
  2. ^ "Kim Hong-do's portrait". Video History Museum.