Yi Man-yu Portrait

This is a pair of portraits, one large and one small, of Yi Man-yu (?–1730), a military official of the late Joseon period who held the title Hanwon-gun. Yi Man-yu passed the military examination in 1714, the 40th year of King Sukjong, and was raised to the senior rank of jaheon for his merit in suppressing the Yi In-jwa Rebellion in 1728, the fourth year of King Yeongjo. He later served as an official of the Office of Ministers-without-Portfolio and as magistrate in several provinces, and died while serving as Naval Commander of the Left Gyeongsang Province. The small portrait is a half-length likeness showing the subject looking slightly to the right, wearing a black samo (official's hat) and neatly dressed in the jobok, the ceremonial court robe worn by high officials at state rites. The rank badge, embroidered with a haetae (a mythical guardian beast), shows that he held the military rank of senior second grade, the position he held when he took part in suppressing the Yi In-jwa Rebellion in 1728; it appears this portrait was painted by royal command after he was ranked among the meritorious subjects. The large portrait is a full-length seated likeness showing him neatly dressed in official robes and a samo, seated with both hands clasped together inside his sleeves, and is presumed to depict his appearance in his later years. The face is shaded with brown at the contours, following the portrait-painting technique typical of the late Joseon period. The meticulous, detailed rendering of the beard reflects the painter's effort to capture the sitter's character and individuality.

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Where it is

Region

Damyang, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산