Hiroshima Peace Memorial

1953, printed 2020

Tsuneko Sasamoto

Associated Names
Tsuneko Sasamoto

Artist After, Japanese, 1914 - 2022

This is a photograph of a ruined building with lanterns and memorials in the foreground. The image depicts a structure with a prominent dome, surrounded by debris. In the foreground, there are numerous conical objects standing among stone memorials or grave markers. These objects feature inscriptions or symbols in Asian script. The photograph conveys a sense of solemnity and memorial, emphasizing themes of remembrance and history. The grayscale tone enhances the somber mood of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Tsuneko Sasamoto

  • Dimensions

    image: 37.4 × 37.5 cm (14 3/4 × 14 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 50.5 × 40.6 cm (19 7/8 × 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.17.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Tsuneko Sasamoto/Japan Professional Photographers Society; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

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