signed HONGYI，inscribed，and with seals of the artist ink on paper Hong Yi (1880–1942), was a Chinese Buddhist monk, artist and art teacher.He was a master painter, musician, dramatist, calligrapher, seal cutter, poet, and Buddhist monk.After becoming a monk he practised only calligraphy, developing a simple and unadorned, yet unique style, which was treasured by everyone who received a sample.