Korea: Official portrait of Gang Se-hwang, Joseon Dynasty painter and calligrapher, painted by Yi Myong-gi,1783 CE

Gang Se-hwang (1713–1791) was not only a high government official but also a painter, calligrapher and art critic of the mid-Joseon period.

He was born in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, the son of Kang Hyeon. He entered royal service when more than sixty years old. Gang established and practised the 'munhwa' style of painting.

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