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[Sungeki "Tonari gumi" : 2-12-44
Maker
Hoshida, George
(1907 - 1985)
Date1944
Mediumink, paper, tape
DimensionsH: 9.5 in, W: 6 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of June Hoshida Honma, Sandra Hoshida and Carole Hoshida Kanada
Object number97.106.2EM
Description2 drawings on paper (1 sheet) : ink ; top image 4.5 x 6 in., bottom image 4.5 x 6 in., on sheet 9.5 x 6 in.;Ink sketches of scenes from a Japanese comedy skit, "Tonari gumi" or "Neighbors," at the anniversary of people from Hawaii at Jerome Relocation Center, Denson, Arkansas on February 12, 1944. Sketches divided by two blue horizontal lines.
Top sketch depicts an old couple in kimono seated at a bench with a man dressed as a samurai seated behind a table in the background ; elder man identified as Kusunoki. Two partial sketches of men visible from chest up are inserted to the left and right of couple ; the man on left, Ageno, wears a hat and inclines his head to the right ; the man on right, Kaneko, has a mustache and hat inclines his head toward the viewer.
Bottom sketch of three women in kimono, two seated, one standing. The woman seated on left, Ito, sits with hands in lap and head inclined. Woman on right, Ayano, stands facing the viewer and has a bow in her hair.
Drawing 97.106.2EN on verso of same sheet.
Top sketch depicts an old couple in kimono seated at a bench with a man dressed as a samurai seated behind a table in the background ; elder man identified as Kusunoki. Two partial sketches of men visible from chest up are inserted to the left and right of couple ; the man on left, Ageno, wears a hat and inclines his head to the right ; the man on right, Kaneko, has a mustache and hat inclines his head toward the viewer.
Bottom sketch of three women in kimono, two seated, one standing. The woman seated on left, Ito, sits with hands in lap and head inclined. Woman on right, Ayano, stands facing the viewer and has a bow in her hair.
Drawing 97.106.2EN on verso of same sheet.