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"Bombed Bridge at Atsutabaru," painted in Okinawa
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Collection StructureNatale Bellantoni papers > "Bombed Bridge at Atsutabaru," painted in Okinawa
Item Title "Bombed Bridge at Atsutabaru," painted in Okinawa
Collection TitleNatale Bellantoni papers
Creator Bellantoni, Nat (1920-2012)
Date CreatedOctober 28, 1945
Description

Watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist in the bottom right corner, "Bellantoni 45" Title and date handwritten by artist on verso in pencil, "Atsutabaru Okinawa slum Oct. 28, 1945" Painted in Okinawa. Artist's description (circa 1990s): “Bombed Bridge at Atsutabaru. I found myself captivated by the mix of familiar and exotic. The early morning light illuminated the steps of natives hurrying over the bridge alongside the GI trucks heading for the front.”

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FormatStill Image
Medium watercolors (paintings)
Record Number2019c21.1031
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