Li Song
Chinese court painter in the Song dynasty (active 1190–1230)
About Li Song
Lived 1190 – 1264 (aged 73–74). Li Song was a court painter.
Li Song (; active 1190–1230) was a Chinese imperial court painter in the Song dynasty.
Song was born in Qian Tang (錢塘 – present day Hangzhou). He was originally a carpenter by trade, but was later adopted and trained by the court painter Li Congxun (李從訓). He was known for painting human figures.
A notable painting by Li Song is Skeleton Fantasy Show, in which a skeleton uses a dancing skeleton puppet to attract children, while a mother breastfeeding her child is looking at them.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Li Song?
Chinese court painter in the Song dynasty (active 1190–1230)
When was Li Song born?
Li Song was born in 1190.
When did Li Song die?
Li Song died in 1264.
What was Li Song's occupation?
Li Song was a court painter.
What nationality was Li Song?
Li Song's recorded nationality: Southern Song dynasty.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Li Song. https://biography.guide/li-song/
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