Source 4: The Rectification Movement Luo Gongliu (1941-1945) Mao’s Speech at the Yan’an Rectification Movement

Source 4: The Rectification Movement Luo Gongliu (1941-1945) Mao’s Speech at the Yan’an Rectification Movement

Yan'an Rectification Movement

This painting depicts Mao Zedong addressing citizens of Yan'an during the rectification movement where Mao purged any elements who questioned his leadership. The artist depicts Mao standing in front of portraits of both Marx and Lenin. hence inscribing him into a lineage of communist thinkers and leaders whilst also conveying a great amount of power and independence. The workers in the audience are dutifully attentive to his speech and even making notes.

Luo Gongliu

The Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution