1893-1976, age 82, born shaoshan, china. chairman mao was a chines communist revolutionary, founder of the people’s republic of china, and ruled as chairman from 1949 to his death in 1976. he improved the status of women, literacy and education in china. he purged remnants of capitalism and colonialism, and traditional elements from chinese culture.

black conté pencil drawing 20x27 inch (51x69 cm) approx.