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  Hangul 김홍도
  Hanja 金弘道
  Rr Kim Hong-do
  Mr Gim Hong-do
  Hangulho 단원, 단구, 서호, 고면거사, ''or'' 첩취옹
  Hanjaho 檀園, 丹邱, 西湖, 高眠居士, ''or'' 輒醉翁
  Rrho Danwon, Dan-gu, Seoho, Gomyeon-geosa, ''or'' Cheopchwiong
  Mrho Tanw&#335n, Tan'gu, S&#335ho Komy&#335n'g&#335sa, ''or'' Ch'&#335pch'wiong
  Hangulja 사능
  Hanjaja 士能
  Rrja Saneung
  Mrja San&#365ng


Kim Hong-do, better known as '''Danwon''' (1745–c. 1806), was a painter of the late Joseon Period . A member of the Gwangju Kim clan, he grew up in present-day Ansan, South Korea , where he was taught by Pyo-am Gang Se-hwang , one of the most famous calligraphers of the day. He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo , the official painters of the Joseon court, and drew the portrait of King Jeongjo .

Danwon is known as the first Korean painter to extensively portray Korean daily life, in a manner analogous to the Dutch Masters . Because of this, his paintings today are valued almost as much for the insight they shed on daily life in Joseon as for their inherent aesthetic value.

Danwon is remembered today as one of the "Three Wons," together with Hyewon and Owon . He is also often joined to Owon and the 15th century painter An Gyeon as one of Joseon's three greatest painters.

Danwon's works are still widely treasured. The city of Ansan, where he spent his youth and learned his craft, has memorialized him in many ways. The district of Danwon-gu is named after him, as is Ansan's annual "Danwon Art Festival." Many public places have been designed in imitation of his works.

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