Literati painter who never sat the civil examinations and devoted himself to painting; pen name Yangsongdang
| Life | 1524 ~ 1593 |
| Era | 조선 중기 |
| Clan | 연안 김씨 |
Kim Si (1524-1593) was a Joseon literati painter of the Yeonan Kim clan, with courtesy name Gyesu and pen names Yangsongdang and Chwimyeon. He held only a minor post and never sat any examination, devoting himself to calligraphy and painting.
His painting covered figures, landscape, oxen and horses, birds and animals, and grasses and insects, all with refined skill. The prose of Choe Rip, the calligraphy of Han Ho and the painting of Kim Si were together called the 'Three Perfections'. Surviving works held at the Deoksugung museum include Summer Mountains in Evening Rain, A Beauty Writing, and Crossing the River on an Ox's Back.
His age spoke of the writing of Choe Rip, the calligraphy of Han Ho and the painting of Kim Si as the Three Perfections. His choice of art over an official career defines his life.
Works at the Deoksugung museum include Summer Mountains in Evening Rain and A Beauty Writing. Treasure No. 783, 'Boy Leading a Donkey' by Kim Si-pil, is a different work and should not be confused with his.
His tomb location was not confirmed in this research.