Lin Liang
Chinese artist
About Lin Liang
Lived 1436 – 1500. Lin Liang was a Chinese court painter.
Lin Liang (-1500) was a Chinese imperial painter of plum, flower, and fruit works during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
Lin was born in Nanhai in the Guangdong province. His style name was 'Yishan'. Lin often painted with a very unconstrained style. After Yan Cong, whom Lin may have known during his time in the capital, he is considered the first of the Cantonese Painters. He was also known to be very rude only during painting.
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Who was Lin Liang?
Chinese artist (1436-1500)
When was Lin Liang born?
Lin Liang was born in 1436 in Nanhai District.
When did Lin Liang die?
Lin Liang died in 1500.
What was Lin Liang's occupation?
Lin Liang was a court painter.
What nationality was Lin Liang?
Lin Liang was Chinese.
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