Scott No: 1988
Serial number: J111
Values in set: 1
Date of issue: June 13, 1985
Denomination: 8 fen
Designers: Chen Xiaocun
Size of stamps: 30*40mm
Perforation: 11.5*11
Sheet composition: 50 (10*5)
Printing process: Photogravure
Printing House: Beijing Postage Stamp Printing Works

J111 "80th Anniversary of the Birth of Xian Xinghai" commemorative stamp was issued on June 13, 1985. The set consists of 1 stamp, printed by photogravure, designed by Chen Xiaocong, and printed by the Beijing Stamp Factory.

Theme of the Set

Xian Xinghai was a famous people's musician of China. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he composed a large number of classic musical works that inspired the nation's fighting spirit. This stamp commemorates the 80th anniversary of Xian Xinghai's birth, honoring his outstanding contributions to the national salvation singing movement, carrying forward the passionate patriotic spirit, and remembering the national strength gathered by works such as the Yellow River Cantata.

Stamp Design and Historical Background

80th Anniversary of the Birth of Xian Xinghai

The main subject of the design is a portrait of Xian Xinghai, with a resolute and calm expression. The background is set off by the surging, rolling waves of the Yellow River, echoing his most representative work, the Yellow River Cantata, and blending the image of the musician with the imagery of the Yellow River, symbolizing the unyielding national spirit.

Artistic Design Features

The design adopts a realistic portrait painting style, with a steady and dignified composition and deep, weighty tones. The figure is vividly depicted, and the Yellow River wave patterns serve as the background to set off the theme. The combination of music and the imagery of mountains and rivers creates a strong atmosphere, combining historical weight with artistic appeal.