About Li Shan
Lived 1686 – 1762 (aged 75–76). Li Shan was a Chinese painter and politician.
Li Shan (Chinese: 李鳝; – 1762) was a Chinese painter of the Qing dynasty, born in Jiangsu. He had an interest in painting at an early age and by 16 was a noteworthy painter. His paintings had an unrestricted quality and were influenced by Shitao. He was one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou.
Aside from painting he also served as a magistrate for a county in Shandong. Li Shan is also the name for two modern Chinese painters, one born in 1885 and the other in 1926.
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Who was Li Shan?
Chinese artist (1686-1762)
When was Li Shan born?
Li Shan was born in 1686 in Xinghua.
When did Li Shan die?
Li Shan died in 1762.
What was Li Shan's occupation?
Li Shan was a painter and politician.
What nationality was Li Shan?
Li Shan was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Shan. https://biography.guide/li-shan/
MLA: "Li Shan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/li-shan/.
Chicago: "Li Shan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/li-shan/.
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