Yi Myeong-gi (Korean: 이명기) was a courtesy painter of Joseon.
[1] He was a full-time painter during the 18th century, of which records can be found: Yi was named as the courtesy painter in 1791.
He was one of the most famed portrait painters during Jeongjo era circa late 18th century.
[2] Although he was renowned for the portraits, Shan shui paintings heavily dealt with Kim Hong-do's characteristics in terms of shaping rocks, figures and calligraphy.
[1] Several paintings are found in National Museum of Korea and Hoam Art Museum, one of the oldest private museums in Seoul.