About Huang Yi
Lived 1744 – 1802 (aged 57–58). Huang Yi was a Chinese calligrapher, painter, carver, archaeologist and artist.
PortraitHuang Yi (1744-1801), a.k.a. Da Yi; Qiu An; Xiao Song was a Chinese calligrapher, painter, and seal artist during the Qing dynasty.
Huang was from Hangzhou. He served briefly as a government official in Yanzhou District, but was primarily a painter and seal carver. A student of Ding Jing, he was one of the Eight Masters of Xiling. Since he and Ding Jing were both seal carvers and calligraphers, they became known by the joint surname, "Ding Huang". Huang was also a close acquaintance of Weng Fanggang.
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xiao song, zun gu xing zhai, qiu jing an, qiu an, lian zong di zi, Xiaosong, luo yue xuan, han hua shi, huan cui shan fang, da yePeople in Huang Yi's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Huang Yi?
Qing dynasty person CBDB = 56545
When was Huang Yi born?
Huang Yi was born in 1744.
When did Huang Yi die?
Huang Yi died in 1802.
What was Huang Yi's occupation?
Huang Yi was a calligrapher, painter, carver, archaeologist and artist.
What nationality was Huang Yi?
Huang Yi was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Huang Yi (Qing dynasty)
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