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School Commencement
Copyright JANM
Copyright JANM

School Commencement

Artist (1895 - 1990)
Date1943
Mediumwatercolor, paper
DimensionsH: 11 in, W: 17 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of Estate of Hazel Ujihara Trust In Memory of Akio and Hazel Ujihara
Object number2005.76.70
Description1 watercolor on paper: Hues of blue, brown, red, purple, yellow, green. Painting depicts students in blue academic dress sitting on podium, with one student giving a speech in midground, more individuals on lower right; in front of students is a crowd; Foreground are 9 individuals in various bright colored clothing standing and sitting looking at stage.

"Approximately 200 students graduated at second Manzanar High school commencement" on top left.


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