Shin Yun-bok, also known as Hyewon, was a Korean painter born in Seoul, South Korea in 1758. He was a painter of the Joseon period and is known for his realistic depictions of daily life in his time. His genre paintings are distinctly more erotic than his contemporaries, a fact which contributed to his expulsion from the royal painting institute, Dohwaseo.

Life and Career

Shin Yun-bok's father and grandfather were both court painters, and he followed in their footsteps. He reached the official rank of cheomjeoljesa at the Dohwaseo and was adept at different styles of painting, including genre, landscape, and animals. Despite being influenced by Kim Hong-do, Shin Yun-bok developed his own unique technique and artistry.

Style and Legacy

Shin Yun-bok's paintings are known for their bright colors and delicate paint strokes. He often depicted scenes of shamanism and town life, offering insight into the lifestyle and costumes of the late Joseon era. His ink landscape paintings used clear light strokes, similar to those of Yun Je-hong, a pioneer in new style painting of the late Joseon era. Notable Works Some of Shin Yun-bok's notable works include:

• Portrait of a Beauty, a painting on silk that depicts the standard of traditional beauty in the Joseon era.
• Dano day, a painting on paper that depicts a scene on Dano day, with semi-nudes bathing in the stream and a woman in a bright red hanbok riding a swing.
• Hyewon Pungsokhwacheop, an album containing 30 of his paintings, which was designated the 135th National Treasure of South Korea in 1970.

Influence and Recognition Shin Yun-bok's work has had a significant influence on Korean art. He is remembered today as one of the "Three Wons" of Joseon-period painting, along with Danwon and Owon. His paintings can be found in various museums, including the National Museum of Korea in Seoul. For more information about Shin Yun-bok and his work, visit Shin Yun-Bok | WahooArt.com or Sin Yun-bok - Wikipedia. Some of his paintings can also be found in the Yeosokdo Album and the Pungsokdo Album, which are available on WahooArt.com.