Wishing Chairman Mao Long Life Without End

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China Unknown
Wishing Chairman Mao Long Life Without End

c. 1966-89
woodcut on paper
82.5 x 30.5 in.
2010.262
Gift of Richard W. Bodman

A woodcut of a standing Chairman Mao in military attire. There are two handwritten inscriptions in black ink. At the bottom, a horizontal inscription reads: “Presented by all the comrades of the sixth squad of the Red One platoon of the 4928th  brigade, China People’s Liberation Army.”  On the right margin, a vertical inscription reads: “Respectfully presented to all the comrades of the Red Flag willing to march forward as a fighting force for the party committee.” ca. 1966-69.