Origins & Early Life

Zhang Leping (simplified Chinese: 张乐平; traditional Chinese: 張樂平; pinyin: Zhāng Lèpíng; [ʈʂáŋ lɤ̂pʰǐŋ]; November 10, 1910 – September 27, 1992) was a Chinese comic artist born in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province. He played a key role in the development of modern manhua in China, and is mostly remembered for his creation of the manhua Sanmao. In 1924, Zhang lived in extreme poverty and was unable to continue his primary school education. In the fall of 1927, his area was attacked by the Northern Expedition army.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

By 1928, at the age of 18 years, with the support of relatives, he was recommended by the teachers to re-enter school for a period of formal art education. In a short time, the January 28 incident occurred in 1932 and his artistic skills became the highest demand. China would use comics in anti-Japanese advertising in publications. His comic career would officially begin in 1934. In just one year, he would become part of the anti-Japanese comic propaganda team.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

When he initially created Sanmao in 1935 his main goal was to convey the hardship of the Japanese aggression in China through the eyes of the children, especially orphans. He wanted to express his concern...

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