Heo Chohui facts for kids

In this Korean name, the family name is Heo.

Heo Chohui (born in 1563, died in 1589) was a very talented Korean poet, writer, and painter from the Joseon Dynasty. Her Korean name was 허초희, and her Chinese style name was Gyungbeon (景樊). She was also known by her nickname, Nanseolheon (蘭雪軒).

Nanseolheon was one of the most famous women artists and poets in 16th-century Korea. She was also the older sister of the well-known writer Heo Gyun.

What She Created

Heo Chohui was known for her beautiful poems and paintings. She left behind many important works that are still studied today.

Her Books

Heo Chohui wrote a collection of her poems and writings.

• "Nanseolheonjip" (난설헌집) is a book of her collected works.

Her Art

She was also a skilled painter. Her paintings often showed nature and birds.

• "Angganbigeumdo" (앙간비금도) is one of her famous paintings.
• "Mukjodo" (묵조도) is another well-known artwork by her.

Gallery

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  Anggan bigeumdo

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  Mukjodo

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  Nanseolheon jip

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  Her poetry book Chwesawonchang (1612)

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Related pages

• Uhwudong
• Hwang Jinyi
• Shin Saimdang
• Yu Gamdong
• Na Hye-sok

See also

In Spanish: Heo Nanseonheon para niños