Huang Yi (1744-1803), also known as Dayi, and Xiaosong, belonged to the well-known group of seal carving artists, Xiling si jia, Four Masters of Xiling, of Qianlong and Jiaqing period. Since all four came from Zhejiang province, they are also known as Zhe pai, the Zhe School. Huang is an accomplished painter in the style of Dong Qichang, as well as a knowledgeable scholar in classical literature and a poet.