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.