국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Letters Written by Yi Ha-eung
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Author

    Yi Ha-eung(李昰應, 1820-1898)

  • Category

    Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - Character - calligraphy

  • Dimensions

    36.7x28.2cm

  • Accession Number

    Dongwon 3414

In these letters, Regent Heungseon Daewongun expresses his strong advocacy for isolationism and describes his plans for strengthening and rescuing the country during the national crisis of the late nineteenth century. The letters also contain significant information about the people he communicated and consulted with while administering the governmental and political situation.