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Saturday, February 4, 2012

some sketches around Unhyeongung Palace, Seoul

 the Neo-Baroque style 'Yanggwan' beyond Norakdang at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

 Irodang viewed from the rear garden at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm

a complete view of Noandang at Unhyeongung, 25 x 35.3cm 

 KH Lee, sketching the precinct buildings earnestly, 25 x 35.3cm

 'MONATEA' Cafe located on 2nd floor of Nagwon Musical Instrument Shopping Arcade, 24 x 34cm

the owner of 'World Sound Instrument Shop' located on 2nd floor of Nagwon Musical Instrument Shopping Arcade, 22.8 x 30.5cm
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Unhyeongung Palace,designated as Historic Site No. 257 of the City of Seoul, is located in Uni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. There is the palace that King Gojong lived in before he acceded to the throne. The palace was built in 1864 and in 1869 more buildings were added. Unlike the other main palaces Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung, Unhyeongung is simple in design and use of colour for a palace. 
Yesterday It was so cold and windy for sketch, but snow-covered traditional buildings harmonized with the surroundings looked very beautiful. I sketched these elegant and lovely buildings at Unhyeongung Palace,thougtless of the time. After sketching at Unhyeongung Palace, on my way home, I dropped in the Nagweon Musical Instruments Arcade and drew some sketches in a melodious atmosphere.

5 comments:

RobCarey said...

Wonderful work as always- love the freshness of your sketches.

Lee Yong Hwan said...

Thanks..Rob.
The snow-covered little palace contrasted with the surroundings. I'm really impressed.

Balaji said...

The structures in the first three sketches look very interesting and you have sketched them beautifully!

Lee Yong Hwan said...

Thanks for your comment. Korean traditional architecture is generally graceful and characterized by its harmony with nature. So I have always enjoyed sketching this kind of beautiful scenery.

Meera Rao said...

such beautiful details sketched! wonderful work!

 
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