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Deng Xiaoping

Deng Xiaoping (Teng Hsiao p'ing)
Deputy Premier of China

1964
17" x 24", oil on masonite

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This painting of Deng Xiaoping was probably commissioned because China exploded an atomic bomb on October 16, 1964, thereby successfully carrying out its first nuclear test.



External links (open in a new window):

   new windowWikipedia entry for Deng Xiaoping




Please note: The original painting is available for sale. Please contact Elizabeth Malyon at for more information.