About Li Fangying
Lived 1695 – 1755 (aged 59–60). Li Fangying was a Chinese painter, politician and poet.
Li Fangying 李方膺 (1696–1755) was a Qing Chinese painter from Jiangsu. He served as a county magistrate for 20 years. As a painter he is best known for painting plant imagery specifically pines, bamboos, plum blossoms and orchids. He was one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou.
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Who was Li Fangying?
Chinese artist (1695-1755)
When was Li Fangying born?
Li Fangying was born in 1695 in Tongzhou region.
When did Li Fangying die?
Li Fangying died in 1755.
What was Li Fangying's occupation?
Li Fangying was a painter, politician and poet.
What nationality was Li Fangying?
Li Fangying was Chinese.
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