Nam Gye-u
Nam Kyeu (1811–1888) was a Korean painter and a government officer in the late Joseon period. Nam Kyeu was born to a high class and son of Nam Jinhwa who served as Busa. He lived in Namchon, Seoul and had an official career as Dojeong.
Nam Gye-u
Nam Gye-u · [1] · Public domain
- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1888
- Nationality
- Joseon · Korea
- Occupation
- painter
- Fields
- painting
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Nam Kyeu (1811–1888) was a Korean painter and a government officer in the late Joseon period. Nam Kyeu was born to a high class and son of Nam Jinhwa who served as Busa. He lived in Namchon, Seoul and had an official career as Dojeong.
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Nam was especially good at depicting butterflies, so called as Nam Nabi (Butterfly Nam), his nickname. Through his lifetime, Nam Kyeu devoted to drawing pictures of butterflies and flowers.
Gunjeopdo, literally picture of butterflies drawn by a Korean painter, Nam Gyewoo
남계우
Hojeopdo, literally picture of butterflies drawn by a 19th century Korean painter, Nam Gyewoo
남계우 (1811-1888 · [1]
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• Hangul — %남계우 • Hanja — 南啓宇 • Hangulho — %_일호 • Hanjaho — 一濠 • Hangulja — %_일소 • Hanjaja — 逸少
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• Illustration — Hwajeopdo • Illustration — Hwajeopdo • Illustration — Hojeopdo • Illustration — Gunjeopdo
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