Baengnyeon Ji Un-yeong was a painter and calligrapher active from the late Joseon Dynasty through the Korean Empire, excelling in figure painting, landscapes, and calligraphy. He was the older brother of Ji Seok-yeong, a physician and linguist, and was proficient in photography in addition to painting and calligraphy. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent era of modernization, he was active both in the royal court and among the common people, demonstrating his prowess particularly in composition that delicately captured the appearance and temperament of his subjects. While grounded in traditional painting techniques, he focused on clearly revealing the characteristics of his subjects, refining their expressions, attire, and pos...