Japanese POW Accession Number: ART29157

Description

Drawing depicts three male, unidentified Japanese prisoners of war huddled in a group. The two figures in the background are sketchily drawn and the central figure has been drawn with more detail. He wears a hat and long socks.

Details

Accession Number
ART29157
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: graphite pencil and pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 20.2 cm x 12.2 cm
Medium
graphite pencil and pencil on paper
Date Made
1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired 1987
Copyright
External copyright

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