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Calligraphy by An Jung-geun

안중근의사 유묵 - 청초당 ( 安重根義士 遺墨 - 靑草塘 )

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Classification Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Calligraphy by An Jung-geun
Quantity 1 item
Designated Date 1972.08.16
Age 1910
Address Korea Naval AcademyP.O. Box, 88-2-6, Aenggok-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do

This item is one of the calligraphies made by An Jung-geun during his imprisonment in Lushun Prison. He was sentenced to death on February 14, 1910 and was executed on March 26 of the same year. The calligraphy offers valuable glimpses into the inner universe of a man who was a larger-than-life icon for the Korean independence movement. The item is 34.4cm by 66.7cm.