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Catholic church near Fillmore Street

Artist Chiura Obata (American, 1885 - 1975)

Place of OriginSan Francisco

DateLate April, 1906

MaterialsWatercolor and graphite on paper

DimensionsOverall: H. 5 in × W. 7 1/2 in (12.7 cm × 19.1 cm)

Credit LineGift from the Estate of Chiura Obata

Object number2021.38

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsPainting

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Portfolioseries no. 6

InscribedVerso: 震災後の桑港（六）千浦[花押] 明治丗(三十)九年四月下旬フィルモア街近[々]のキャソリック教會 [English translation of Japanese verso inscription: "San Francisco after the Earthquake (6), Chiura [cipher] / Second half of April 1906 (Meiji 39) / Catholic church near Fillmore Street"]

More Information

This painting likely depicts St. Dominic’s Catholic church, which was at the time located at Bush and Steiner, one block from Fillmore.