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7-15-43
7-15-43
7-15-43

7-15-43

Maker (1907 - 1985)
Date1943
Mediumink, paper
DimensionsH: 9.5 in, W: 6 in
ClassificationsFine Arts
Credit LineGift of June Hoshida Honma, Sandra Hoshida and Carole Hoshida Kanada
Object number97.106.1L
Description2 drawings on paper, laminated (1 sheet) : ink ; top image 4.625 x 6 in., bottom image 4.75 x 6 in., on sheet 9.5 x 6 in.;Ink sketches of Justice department camp outdoors on July 15, 1943.
Top sketch shows six people seated in profile outdoors at 8:30 P.M. on left with large building in background ; two smaller figures in middle ; tents, powerlines, and mountains background right ; moon high in cloudy sky above building. Seated figure with glasses is identified as Dr. Furuyochi (?).
Bottom sketch shows a dark figure climbing a ladder outside of building with a large face decorated on front ; another building with long windows on right extends into background ; cloudy sky.

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