Jo Hee-ryong (Korean조희룡; Hanja趙熙龍; 1789–1866) was a painter during the late Joseon Dynasty, born in Hanyang (today Seoul).

Jo Hui-ryong
Korean name
Hangul
조희룡
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJo Huiryong
McCune–ReischauerCho Hŭiryong
Art name
Hangul
우봉, 석감, 철적, 호산, 단로, 매수
Hanja
Revised RomanizationUbong, Seokgam, Cheoljeok, Hosan, Dallo, Maesu
McCune–ReischauerUbong, Sŏkkam, Ch'ŏlchŏk, Hosan, Dallo, Maesu
Courtesy name
Hangul
치운
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChiun
McCune–ReischauerCh'iun

He grouped Byeokosisa in 1847, visiting Mount Kumgang by the order of King Heonjong in 1849 and later presented the poem. However, he was banished to Imja island in Sinan county from 1851 to 1853.

King Heonjong was highly interested in calligraphy and drawings, which affected his posture during his era.[1] Kim Jeong-hui also acknowledged him as the most talented painter at the time. He became professional in writing Chusache (calligraphy) originated by Kim Jeong hui and also left several writings.

He enjoyed drawing flowers and scenery in great quality, and was said to be fond of painting apricot flowers.[2] Aside from flowers, his painting also dealt with bamboos and pine trees which were one of the most popular and observed themes of Korean painting. His painting named "Mokjukdo" (The painting of Trees and Bamboo) is housed in the National museum of Korea.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Lee Jong mook, 조선의 문화공간, 휴머니스트
  2. ^ Heo Gyeong-jin, 조선의 르네상스인 중인, Randomhouse Korea
  3. ^ Lee Sang-hee, 꽃으로 보는 한국문화, Nexus Korea
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  • Arts of Korea, an exhibition catalog from The Metropolitan Museum of Art Libraries (fully available online as PDF), which contains material on Jo Hee-ryong