{"product_id":"international-settlement-vintage-matted-print","title":"\"International Settlement\" - Vintage Matted Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe artist is Robert Brooks, one of three artists who contributed to the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal artwork dates 1945, with this reproduction likely made 1950s to 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatted in white - 11\" x 14\" (9.5\" x 7.5\" opening) - Does not include frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sketches of Japan 1945","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360222372153,"sku":"0626art13","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_6457_76a62065-f94a-4b50-9f2d-54ac195bbc8f.jpg?v=1780611425","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/international-settlement-vintage-matted-print","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}