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      Li Shan

      1686 - 1762

      At a glance

      • Lifespan: 76 years
      • Born: 1686, Xinghua, People's Republic of China
      • Also known as:
        • Yibaishanren
        • Fu-tʻang Li
        • Fu-tang hao Futang
        • Tsung-yang-shih
        • Zongyangshi
      • Died: 1762
      • Museums on this site:
        • Yale University Art Gallery
        • Art Institute of Chicago
        • Minneapolis Institute of Art
        • Metropolitan Museum of Art
        • Cleveland Museum of Art
      • Copyright status: Public domain
      • Typical colors: putty

      early life and career

      wang shishen, a renowned chinese painter and calligrapher, was born in 1686 in xiuning, anhui province, during the qing dynasty. his style name was jinren, and his sobriquets were chaolin and xidong waishi. despite being born into poverty, wang shishen went on to lead a successful life as a painter, becoming one of the esteemed eight eccentrics of yangzhou.

      artistic style and contributions

      wang shishen's artistic style was characterized by his exceptional skill in painting plum blossoms, human figures, calligraphy, and seal cutting. his work had a profound impact on the development of chinese art during the qing dynasty. as an accomplished painter, he was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.

      notable works

      * the pavilion of prince teng (28 x 85 cm, paper, cleveland museum of art, cleveland, united states) - this piece showcases wang shishen's mastery of ink drawings on paper. * scholar in the wind (17 x 24 cm, paper) - a notable example of his figure painting style, which often followed the zhejiang artists' regional precedent.

      legacy and influence

      wang shishen's contributions to chinese art are still celebrated today. his work can be found in various collections, including those at the cleveland museum of art and other notable institutions. experience the beauty of wang shishen's artwork, and explore the world of fine art with TopImpressionists.

      Questions & Answers

      How many artworks by Li Shan are available to browse?

      You can browse 8 artworks by Li Shan on the All Artworks page.

      How do I find all works by Li Shan in a given medium?

      To find all works by Li Shan in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

      What are the birth city and country of Li Shan?

      Li Shan was born in Xinghua, in People's Republic of China.

      Where are Li Shan's artworks grouped by art movement?

      The movements Li Shan worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      Carlo Dolci was known for his paintings primarily depicting:
      Question 2:
      Jean-Baptiste Oudry's career included roles as:
      Question 3:
      Which of the following best describes Oudry's artistic style?
      Question 4:
      Carlo Dolci’s work was particularly popular among:
      Question 5:
      Oudry’s prolific drawing practice included which of the following?