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The Japanese Camps of Lafayette Square

Artist Chiura Obata (American, 1885 - 1975)

Place of OriginSan Francisco

DateMay 22, 1906

MaterialsWatercolor and graphite on paper

DimensionsOverall: H. 5 in × W. 7 1/2 in (12.7 cm × 19.1 cm)

Credit LineGift from the Estate of Chiura Obata

Object number2021.48

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsPainting

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Portfolioseries no. 23

InscribedThe Japanese Camps of Lafayette Square. May 22nd 06. Chiura Obata Verso inscription: 震災後乃桑港（二十三）千浦明治三十九年九月三十日 English translation of Japanese: After the Earthquake of San Francisco (23) Chiura, September 30, [1906] Meiji 39

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A second view of the Lafayette camp where Obata took refuge after the earthquake.