Lee Kwae-dae
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Lee Kwae-dae was a modern Korean painter who was among a group of Korean artists to become early adopters of modern Western style painting. Lee's artwork were primarily produced between 1930 and 1950[1]. He was considered one of the best figure painters of 1930s and 40s Korea [2].
In 1932, Lee's painting, Still Life, was selected to be shown at the Joseon Art Exhibition[1]. Lee later studied painting at the Imperial Art School in Japan where he graduated in 1938[1]. Following his graduation, he returned to Korea and in 1941, he founded the Joseon New Artist Association with Kim Jong-chan, Mun Hak-su, Kim Hak-jun, Jin Hu-an, Lee Jung-seop, and Choi Jae-deok [1].
Lee frequently used his wife, Yoo Gap-bong, as a model for his artwork, which was particularly unusual for Korean artists up until that time [2]. He thought of his wife as his "muse" that invigorated his artistic inspiration [1].
In the period between Korean liberation and the Korean War, Lee was among the few artists who continued to produce artwork, and his work during this period "encapsulates his will to construct a new nation after overcoming chaotic social disorder"[2]. Around 300 of Lee's painting from the 1930s and 40s still remain [2].
Upon Korea's division, it is believed that Lee defected to North Korea, leaving behind his beloved family [2].
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