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Li Hua (1907-94)

Early Morning in the Capital

1979

Woodblock print

35 x 47 cm

Many artists moved away from propaganda work after the Cultural Revolution, when cultural policies relaxed, and individual creativity was again permitted. Li still made patriotic works, both black and white and in colour. They were more artistic and less explicitly political than during the revolutionary and Maoist periods, but always expressed pride in New China. He made this print while a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where he served as teacher and mentor for more than 30 years.

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Muban Educational Trust registration number livhv002