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Li Kan

1245 – 1320

Chinese painter

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About Li Kan

Lived 1245 – 1320 (aged 74–75). Li Kan was a Chinese painter.

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). 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.

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Important facts

Born
1245, Beijing
Birth century
Died
1320
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Xizhai Daoren, Kan Li, Wenjian, Xizhai, Zhongbin

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Li Kan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Li Kan?

Chinese painter (1245-1320)

When was Li Kan born?

Li Kan was born in 1245 in Beijing.

When did Li Kan die?

Li Kan died in 1320.

What was Li Kan's occupation?

Li Kan was a painter.

What nationality was Li Kan?

Li Kan was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Li Kan

· Wikidata: Q834889

· DBpedia: Li Kan (painter)

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