Li Kan (painter)

Li Kan (painter)

Lǐ Kàn (Li K'an, traditional: 李衎, simplified: 李衎); ca. (1245-1320) was a Chinese painter during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368).

Li was born in Beijing.cite web|url=http://www.china-on-site.com/pages/painter/1010.php|title=Lǐ Kàn Brief Biography|accessdate=2008-07-11] His style name was 'Zhong Bin' and his sobriquet was 'Xi Zhai'. Li had lived for some time in a bamboo valley, which inspired many if his works. His ink bamboo executed refined strokes which were commented on their realism, followed the style of Wen Tong.

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