Pyŏn Sangbyŏk
Korean painter
Pyŏn Sangbyŏk (Korean: 변상벽) was an 18th-century Korean painter of the Miryang Pyŏn clan during the late period of the Korean Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). Pyŏn is famous for his precise depictions of animals and people in detailed brushwork.
Biography
His courtesy name is Wanbo and art name is Hwajae. His birth and death dates are unknown, but was active in the mid 18th century during King Sukjong's (r. 1674–1720) and King Yeongjo's reign (r. 1724–1776). Pyŏn was praised for his excellent depictions of animals and people. He served as a royal painter of Dohwaseo, the office of painting and then as a hyeongam, a magistrate of a small province. According to the book titled Jinhui sokgo (震彙續攷), Pyŏn Sangbyŏk was especially excellent at depicting cats and chicken, so he gained nicknames like Pyŏn Goyang (trans. Pyŏn Cat) and Pyŏn Dak (Pyŏn Rooster).
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