Li Mei-shu

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Li Mei-shu
李梅樹
Pronunciation	Lí Muî-sū
Born	(1902-03-13)13 March 1902 Sankakuyū, Tōshien Chō, Japanese Taiwan (modern-day Sanxia District, New Taipei, Taiwan)
Died	6 February 1983(1983-02-06) (aged 80) Taipei, Taiwan
Resting place	Sanxia District
Nationality	Taiwanese
Education	Taiwan Governor-General's National Language School, Tokyo School of Fine Arts
Alma mater	Tokyo School of Fine Arts
Known for	Co-Founder of Tai-Yang Art Society 臺陽美術協會, Organizer of Re-construction committee of Qingshui Zushi (Divine Ancestor) Temple
Notable work	Washing clothes by the clear stream 新溪浣衣, Spring Dawn at Sanxia
Movement	Realism
Awards	Still Life and Backstreets of Sanxia were selected for the 1st and 2nd Taiwan Art Exhibitions (Taiten) in 1927. Girl at Rest included in the 9th Taiwan Art Exhibition as a special selection; recipient of the Taiwan Art Exhibition Award.
Memorial(s)	Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery

Li Mei-shu (Chinese: 李梅樹; pinyin: Li Méishù; 13 March 1902 – 6 February 1983) was a Taiwanese painter, sculptor, and politician. He was best known for his paintings as well as his restoration attempt of the Changfu Temple.