Korea: Self-portrait of Gang Se-hwang (1713-1791), Joseon Dynasty painter and calligrapher, 18th century. Gang Se-hwang/Kang Sehwang was not only a high government official but also a renowned painter, calligrapher and art critic of the mid-Joseon period. He entered royal service when more than sixty years old. Gang established and practised the 'muninhwa' ('paintings by people of culture') style of painting.

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