"International Settlement" - Vintage Matted Print

This charming vintage print was part of a series of pencil and charcoal sketches done by US military artists in 1945.  It was part of an 18-piece collection of similar pencil sketches, all done by US Military artists to document post-war Japan., called "Sketches of Japan 1945". This vintage print reproduces an original pencil drawing titled "International Settlement," depicting a quiet neighborhood scene with traditional wooden buildings, cultivated garden rows, and a solitary figure moving through the landscape. The original artwork is titled "Kobe, Japan," giving it the character of a mid-century travel sketch documenting everyday life in postwar Japan. Rendered in soft grayscale tones with expressive architectural details and a peaceful rural atmosphere, this print would make an appealing addition to a collection of Japanese-themed art, travel imagery, or decorative architectural prints. The artist is Robert Brooks, one of three artists who contributed to the series. Original artwork dates 1945, with this reproduction likely made 1950s to 1970s. Matted in white - 11" x 14" (9.5" x 7.5" opening) - Does not include frame.