Li Qun created the woodcut “Portrait of Comrade He Long” in 1946, predating his meeting with He Long in 1947. Despite creating the artwork before their encounter, the woodcut serves as a tribute to He Long’s significance and contributions, capturing his essence through Li Qun’s artistic interpretation and based on public knowledge or reputation at the time.

Childhood 1912-1930
A village childhood Li Qun’s roots trace back to a quaint mountain village, an enclave characterised by a mere six courtyards and ten households in its nascent years. This hamlet, situated in Lingshi County, Shanxi Province, earned its identity as Hao Jia Zhang. Positioned to the east of Fenhe River,































