Great Kanto Earthquake - Train Wreck

Artist Kondo Shiun (Japanese)

Series Publisher Emaki Kenkyukai

Date1926

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured ink

DimensionsOverall (sheet): 21.2 x 28.5 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Judith Patt

Object number2009.026.018

DescriptionDepiction of a train wreck during the Great Kanto Earthquake showing cars jackknifed, the engine on its side billowing smoke and passengers escaping from the windows. This train was the the one running between Oiso and Hiratsuka at the moment of the earthquake.
Colour: multi-coloured

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