An Kyŏn

Joseon dynasty painter

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.

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Evening bell from mist-shrouded temple (left); Autumn moon over Lake Dongting (right)

Evening bell from mist-shrouded temple (left); Autumn moon over Lake Dongting (right)

An Kyŏn Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Dream of Strolling in a Peach Garden 1446

Dream of Strolling in a Peach Garden

An Kyŏn
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