[KS] painter Kim Chin-u (1883?-1950) ... how did he die?

[Cho Insoo]

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Dear Frank,


You may refer to Ch’oe Wansu’s comprehensive study on Kim Chin-u’s life and
art appeared in *Kan Song Mun Hwa* vol. 40 (1991) although the last moment
of his death in the prison is still murky.

최완수, 일주 김진우 연구, 간송문화, 40호 (1991), 39-73.



Best,

Insoo



Insoo Cho
Associate Professor
School of Visual Arts
Korea National University of Arts
Seongbuk-gu Yesul-gil 120-3
Seoul, 136-716
South KOREA


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> Hello All:
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> I wonder, if anyone has further information about
> the circumstances of the death of painter Kim
> Chin-u (1883?-1950, North Korean biog. dict. give
> the birth year as 1886)?
> He was known as a 'Four Gentlement' painter,
> specializing in bamboo painting, but also got
> himself involved in the cause of the Korean
> independence movement (went to Shanghai, got
> arrested at his return, etc.).
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> Very short English info:
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> http://www.artmuseumofphiladelphia.com/collections/permanent/204040.html?mulR=4489
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> Short bio in Korean:
> http://www.chodongho.org/bbs2010/bbs/board.php?bo_table=visitor&wr_id=3356
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> I am looking on further clarification about the
> S?daemun Prison part ... his political actions
> that got him there. I'd be very grateful if
> anyone is aware of a good source, or can point
> out more details.
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> Thanks.
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> Frank
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