Li Kan
Illustration — Li Kan, Bamboos and Rock Lǐ Kàn (Li K'an, traditional: 李衎, simplified: 李衎; c. 1245 – 1320) was a Chinese painter during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Li was born in Jiqiu county (present-day Beijing).
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Li Kan
Li Kan (李衎) · https: minghuaji.dpm.org.cn/paint/detail?id=bcf0824cebc3417483a6f21a93e88b86 · Public domain
- Born
- Li Kan was born on 1 January 1245. · Beijing.
- Died
- Li Kan died on 1 January 1320.
- Nationality
- Yuan dynasty
- Occupation
- painter
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Illustration — Li Kan, Bamboos and Rock Lǐ Kàn (Li K'an, traditional: 李衎, simplified: 李衎; c. 1245 – 1320) was a Chinese painter during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Li was born in Jiqiu county (present-day Beijing).
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His style name was 'Zhong Bin' and his sobriquet was 'Xi Zhai'. Li lived for some time in a bamboo valley, which inspired many of his works. His ink bamboo executed refined strokes which were commented on their realism, followed the style of Wen Tong.
Li Kan, 李衎墨竹轴
Li Kan (李衎) · https: minghuaji.dpm.org.cn/paint/detail?id=edb688f4a67f495ab5580a6c933ec48b
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