Gong Zhenbao (1933, Hengshui, Hebei Province) graduated from the Drawing Department of the Central Art Academy in 1953 and taught at the North East Art School and the Lu Xun Art Academy. From 1971-1979 he was 'sent down' (rusticated, xia xiang 下乡) and after his rehabilitation, he became a professor in the Fine Arts Department of Hebei Normal College.
Gong's oil paintings are greatly appreciated.